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JVC HR-S9500EK User's Manual

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1. appear on the TV screen Be sure to select a vacant channel which has no broadcast on neighbouring channels f you cannot obtain the two vertical white bars clearly with any channel between 22 and 69 consult your JVC dealer EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE TEST SIGNAL 3 Press OK The channel on which the screen on the left appears clearly in step 2 is your Video Channel To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to the Video Channel 48 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont IMPORTANT Tu rn e r Set Perform the following steps only if Auto Channel Set has not been set correctly by Auto Set Up function pg 8 you have moved to a different area or if a new station Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode starts broadcasting in your area Your recorder needs to memorise all necessary stations in preset positions in order to record TV programmes Auto Channel Set automatically assigns all receivable stations in your area to call them up by using the TV PROG buttons without going through any vacant channel Auto Channel Set TURN ON THE RECORDER Press O I ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU 2 PERFORM AUTO CHANNEL SET Move the highlight bar pointer to MAIN MENU AUTO CH SET by MODE SET LP AUTO CH SET pressing AV then E SET A press OK or D gt INITIAL SET REC LEVEL C
2. Timer Indicator lights when has been pressed to engage Timer mode gt pg 15 17 S VHS Indicator lights when a cassette marked S VHS is inserted with S VHS mode set to AUTO and when an S VHS recorded tape is played back pg 19 O Channel Display shows preset position where the station currently being received is stored Clock Display shows current time pg 9 Tape Speed Indicators display mode of recording light during Record or Play mode t pg 12 EP is only for NTSC playback Instant REVIEW Indicator blinks after timer recording and shows how many programmes have been timer recorded gt pg 23 Audio Mode Indicator displays audio output mode currently selected lt pg 26 Tape Remaining Time indicator displays time remaining on tape when certain buttons are pressed pg 13 Cassette Loaded Mark lights once a cassette is inserted remains lit until cassette ejected PDC Indicator lights when PDC has been engaged for timer recording 7 pg 15 17 VPS Video Programme System recording is not currently available in the U K and not possible with this recorder Counter shows time elapsed since playback or recording began With BX displayed shows time remaining from current tape position to end of tape lt pg 13 Counter Preset Position Clock and Tape Remaining Time Display appear alternately when DISPLAY or is pressed Preset Position is not displayed durin
3. minutes the duration varies by area appears on the display panel Auto Set Up usually takes about 4 12 AUTO SET S A PLEASE WAIT 21 pin SCART cable AV connection or via the provided RF cable the provided S Video 0 f cable and an audio cable S VIDEO If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only RF connection the channel that is shown on the display panel is your Video Channel To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to the Video connection and if the TV is turned on and set to its AV mode the AUTO SET screen will appear MENU EXIT Beginning Channel Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this Go to item El If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a 21 pin SCART cable AV connection or via the provided RF cable the provided S Video cable and an audio cable S VIDEO connection you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off Press TV PROG until the display panel shows _ OUT to set the Video Channel to off To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to its AV mode Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this Go to item E 3 Press OK to finish Auto Set Up and refer to n
4. 1 24 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont Your recorder is equipped with the TimeScan function TimeScan allows noise free pictures to be displayed on your TV screen in T S n the forward and reverse search modes Audio will be played back I mMm e o at normal speed during the TimeScan modes F pg 25 TimeScan also allows you to view a programme in search mode while listening to the audio Normal recorder Recorder with TimeScan Visible Noiseless NOTES The TIME SCAN AUDIO must be set to ON or the sound will not be heard in TimeScan mode The default setting for TimeScan audio is ON F pg 25 The audio will not synchronize with the video in TimeScan modes n Pause mode 3 seconds approx of audio will be played back repeatedly pg 11 n TimeScan search modes some of the audio information will not be played so that the audio can keep up with the video Audio signal during TimeScan Playback tape Sound of G and is heard Sound of and is not heard Output audio signal is normal monaural sound CIEIEIE Saas SS MM Variable Speed Search Reverse Play ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH During playback press lt Jor gt The more times you press the faster the playback picture moves To decrease speed press the button for the opposite direction Ref
5. 2 Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder 3 Connect the provided RF cable between the RF OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV s aerial connector socket on the rear panel of the recorder and the TV s 21 pin AV input connector SCART 3 Set the AV1 OUT switch to the appropriate position See AV1 OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION FOR AV CONNECTION below AV1 OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION FOR AV CONNECTION The AV1 IN OUT connector accepts only a composite signal regular video signal but can deliver either a composite video signal or a Y C signal a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated according to the setting of the rear panel AV1 OUT switch If your TV s 21 pin AV input connector SCART is compatible only with the regular video signal set this switch to COMP If your TV s 21 pin AV input connector SCART is compatible with the Y C signal set this switch to Y C You can obtain high quality S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal NOTES Set your TV to the VIDEO or AV Y C or RGB mode according to the type of your TV s SCART connector For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television To obtain high quality S VHS pictures you can also use the S VIDEO CONNECTION described on page 7 ATTENTION m Do NOT Plug the mains power cord i
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7. This function makes it easier to create edited videos when your video recorder is used as the source player in combination with Ra rn dom As another JVC video recorder equipped with a Remote PAUSE Connector You can pre program up to 8 scenes or cuts for l E F automatic editing in the sequence you have specified You can also perform Random Assemble Editing with a second non JVC recorder gt pg 37 MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect your recorder s AV1 IN OUT or S OUT AUDIO OUT connectors to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN connectors on the recording deck and connect your recorder s PAUSE R A EDIT connector to the PAUSE connector on the recording deck PAUSE R A EDIT f the recording deck doesn t have a PAUSE connec tor connect to the R A EDIT connector instead The Mini plug cable is a mono 3 5 mm mini plug to mono 3 5 mm mini plug connector PREPARE FOR EDITING Insert the cassette to be recorded on into the recorder and set the recorder s input mode LOAD SOURCE CASSETTE Insert the source cassette into your recorder Another recorder w PAUSE connector SET EDIT MODE Mini plug Cable See Editing Mode Setting on page 32 Not provided START SOURCE PLAYBACK Press PLAY ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU gt x z Cogg 1 ACCESS R A EDIT SCREEN P
8. pg 26 Audio dubbing stops automatically when the counter reaches 0 00 00 and the recorder enters the Play mode Check the counter reading before dubbing Audio dubbing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN OUT or AV2 IN connector When using these connectors make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2 Audio dubbing cannot be performed on a cassette that has had its record safety tab removed When playing back an audio dubbed tape press AUDIO on the remote control to select the soundtrack you wish to hear pg 26 2 blinks and is displayed on the front display panel To stop dubbing temporarily press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume dubbing END AUDIO DUBBING Press STOP to stop the tape in your recorder and engage the audio component s Stop mode SS 4 m J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Information Interface Protocol Connector The J Terminal is used to connect the recorder to a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the O ro J E rm e g f recorder during editing and certain other operations Examples With the optional JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX GV CB3E Enables Random Assemble Editing of up to 99 segments using this recorder as the playback unit Allows you to capture still images from the recorder into a personal computer For further details consult your nearest JVC dealer JLIP ID Number Your recorder has i
9. 21 pin AV input connector SCART Satellite Cable TV Aerial cable Satellite Receiver Unit EXT 2 elelele l 1 1 BRERA DECODER BABE a AN co co AAA co 00 Mains outlet ll 4 oa oo A Mr of Recorder AV1 OUT switch IMPORTANT Set AV2 SELECT to SAT on the Mode Set screen in step 3 of page 29 If you set AV2 SELECT to SAT It is possible to view a satellite programme with the TV set to its AV mode even if the recorder s power is turned off The AV2 IN connector s input is the same signal that is controlled by the rear panel AV1 OUT switch as shown below a If both the satellite receiver and the TV are compatible with the Y C signal set the AV1 OUT switch to Y C in order to take advantage of high quality S VHS pictures For connection be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal b If the satellite receiver and or the TV are is not compatible with the Y C signal set the AV1 OUT switch to COMP AV2 SELECT setting on Rear panel AV1 OU
10. NOTES All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer For Y C signal input output be sure to use a 21 pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y C signal When you use this recorder as the player for editing be sure to set O S D to OFF before starting pg 42 If you are using another recorder with S Video and Audio input output connectors you can connect those connectors to this recorder s S VIDEO IN S OUT and AUDIO IN OUT connectors When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player connect its rear panel SOUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recording deck s S Video and Audio input connectors When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck connect its front panel S VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors to the source player s S Video and Audio output connectors Then set the recorder s input mode to S 1 Your recorder TV Receiver 21 pin SCART Cable 4 m p not provided RF Cable p VIDEO Y Sa 21 pin SCART Cable i CHAN provided VIDEO NEL or not provided CHAN AVmode RF Cable lt a x Sp NEL or provided AV mode OOo y SS Recorder AV2 SELECT Setting Set AV2 SELECT to the appropriate mode depending on the type of unit connected to the MO
11. Recording system Signal to noise ratio Horizontal resolution Frequency range Input Output AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 26 W 5 5 W 5 C to 40 C 20 C to 60 C Horizontal only 437 x 109 x 339 mm 5 0 kg S VHS VHS PAL standard 240 min with E 240 video cassette 480 min with E 240 video cassette PAL type colour signal and CCIR monochrome signal 625 lines 50 fields DA4 Double Azimuth helical scan system 45 dB 250 lines VHS 400 lines S VHS 70 Hz to 10 000 Hz Normal audio 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Hi Fi audio 21 pin scart connectors IN OUT x 1 IN x 1 RCA connectors VIDEO IN x 1 AUDIO IN x 1 AUDIO OUT x 1 S Video connectors IN x 1 OUT x 1 TUNER TIMER TV channel storage Capacity Tuning system Channel coverage Aerial output Memory backup time ACCESSORIES Provided accessories Frequency synthesized tuner UHF channels 21 69 UHF channels 22 69 Approx 10 min RF cable 99 positions AUX position 470 862 MHz Adjustable 1300S6S Y4H Infrared remote control unit AA battery x 2 S Video cable Connector cover for front panel connectors Specifications shown are for SP mode unless otherwise specified E amp O E Design and specifications subject to change without notice VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LIMITED COPYRIGHT 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD
12. Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this SS 47 With RF Connection Before performing the following procedure make sure that m the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet m the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder m the connected TV is turned on E batteries have been installed in the remote control ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following lUl SSS SET VIDEO CHANNEL Press TV PROG or to set the video recorder to a vacant channel between 22 and 69 which is not occupied by any local station in your area Refer to list on page 54 for details of broadcast stations in your area Ex If channel 36 is available in your area Then set your TV to UHF channel 36 Refer to the instructions supplied with your TV set for how to do this If the two vertical white bars appear clearly on the screen as shown in the illustration at buttom left go to step 3 If the two vertical white bars do not appear clearly re set the video recorder to another vacant channel and try again IMPORTANT f you set the video recorder to a channel which is occupied by a local station or has neighbouring channels that are occupied by local stations the picture reception quality will be affected and some interference noise will
13. clock every hour except for 23 00 0 00 1 00 and 2 00 Just Clock is not effective when the recorder s power is on the recorder is in the Timer mode a difference of more than 3 minutes exists between the built in clock s time and the actual time the recorder is in the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode pg 28 f Just Clock is set to ON the recorder s clock is automati cally adjusted at the start end of Summer Time Just Clock may not function properly in poor reception conditions QO IMPORTANT If you performed Auto Set Up pg 8 or Auto Channel Set pg 48 without ever having set the clock previ ously the recorder s built in clock is also set automatically Perform the following steps only if Auto Clock Set has not been performed correctly by Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set or the recorder s memory backup has expired or you want to change Just Clock setting Just Clock in the left column TURN THE RECORDER ON Press O I ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET by pressing AV then press OK or gt ACCESS CLOCK SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar pointer to CLOCK SET by pressing AV then press OK or gt The Clock Set screen appears CLOCK SET NIME 4 DATE YEAR 0 00 01 01 98 7 JT CLOCK ON TV PR 1 INITIAL SET L7 CLOCK SET GUIDE PROG SET J
14. AUDIO B E S T ON AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R ON S VHS AUTO EDIT OFF NEXT PAGE av gt av gt MENU EXIT MENU EXIT When you press and hold the recorder s REC LINK button to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode if the REC LINK button does not light but instead blinks quickly even though your satellite receiver s power is off Auto Satellite Prog Recording will not work properly with that satellite SET TAPE SPEED receiver If this is the case perform Express Timer Programming pg 16 to timer record a satellite programme Some satellite receivers output signals even if the power is off Auto Satellite Prog Recording is not possible with those satellite receivers ENGAGE AUTO SATELLITE PROG REC MODE Press and hold REC LINK for about 2 seconds The button lights up and the recorder turns off automatically Press SP LP 4 47 to set the tape speed To disengage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode press REC LINK The light goes off f the recorder s power is off it is not possible to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode NOTES Auto Satellite Prog recording is possible with the AV2 IN connector only When the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged or the recorder s power is turned off after Auto Satellite Prog recording is finished the recorder will not enter the Timer mode even though AUTO TIMER is set to ON After Auto Satellite Prog recording the numbe
15. EDITING If you want to replace the picture Hi Fi audio soundtrack and normal audio soundtrack all at the same time In step 6 above after you press INSERT press A DUB also panel NOTES Suitable leads can be obtained from your dealer Insert editing is not possible with cassettes whose safety tab has been removed When insert editing is performed on a tape that has been recorded on another video recorder the inserted portion may appear distorted n insert editing the recording speed SP LP is determined by the previous recording to be replaced If the previous recording s speed changes within a single edit the inserted picture will be distorted at the switching point A small portion of the recording which precedes an insert edit may become erased Insert Editing is also possible using the rear panel AV1 IN OUT or AV2 IN connector When using these connectors make sure to select the correct input mode in step 2 a 5 ae i eS a il 7m 40 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont Audio dubbing replaces the normal audio sound of a previously A li D l R recorded tape with a new soundtrack Normal audio track p Pre recorded tape E Video Hi Fi audio track Audio dubbed tape MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect an audio component to the AUDIO L R connectors on the reco
16. Make sure that the recorder s built in clock is set properly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place The recorder will come on automatically ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode Press START If you re FA just starting out P1 appears START STOP SP VPS PDC OFF JVC DATE TV PROG eal Sie ax O kyl gt PROG EXIT 8 CO CO gS The front display panel looks like this 2 D GZ 4 X Gk S WEEKLY ON 9 ENTER PROGRAMME START TIME Press START to enter the time you want 2 3 START 1 Q PROG TV PROG 6 lt gt 10 P1 recording to start EDON STOP Press and hold START SP VPS PDC OFF to move in 30 minute increments or press and release lee repeatedly to move 1 PROG eon minute at a time DATE TV PROG ie The front display panel looks like this b gt cr ENTER PROGRAMME STOP TIME Press STOP to enter the time you want recording to stop Press and hold STOP to move in 30 minute increments or press and release repeatedly to move 1 minute at a time ENTER PROGRAMME DATE Press DATE to enter the date on which you wish to record The current date first appears on screen The date you enter will appear in its place ENTER PRESET POSITION Press TV PROG to enter the preset position correspo
17. PROGRAM FULL appears on screen and FULL appears on the front display panel To record the extra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes pg 18 Repeat steps 1 9 for each additional programme Satellite Receiver Users To timer record a satellite broadcast using Express Timer Programming Set AV2 SELECT to the appropriate mode pg 35 Perform steps 1 10 Enter L 2 for the preset position in step 6 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins Leave the satellite receiver s power on PDC Recording Now available from some TV stations PDC Programme Delivery Control is a service designed to assure safe accurate timer recording With this system special code signals are transmitted together with the audio video signals These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1 BBC2 Ch 4 and Ch 5 except from a few small relay transmitters Ch 3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas All channels intend to offer this service in due course Check your TV programme list
18. You can cut out unnecessary parts of a TV programme while you re recording it End of programme Beginning of programme Unnecessar Unnecessar Programme y y Programme part part Recorded part l Go back to end of programme to cut out unnecessary part ENGAGE RECORD PAUSE MODE Press PAUSE during recording LOCATE START POINT First press JOG SHUTTLE and turn the JOG dial or hold down REW or FF and release it when you reach the point where you want to resume recording Your recorder returns to the Record Pause mode RESUME RECORDING Press PLAY when you wish to resume recording ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont Repeat Playback Your video recorder can automatically play back the whole tape 50 times repeatedly START PLAYBACK Press PLAY ACTIVATE REPEAT PLAYBACK Press PLAY and hold for over 5 seconds then release The Play indicator on the display panel blinks slowly The tape plays 50 times automatically and then stops STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP at any time to stop playback NOTE Pressing PLAY REW FF or PAUSE also stops Repeat Playback NTSC Playback Your video recorder is equipped with NTSC circuitry that can play back NTSC tapes LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette recorded in NTSC START PLAYBACK Press PLAY NTSC PAL appears on the screen for about 5 seconds Some TVs shrink the picture vertically and place black bars at the top a
19. again the recorder starts recording You can also record a programme from your cable system in the same way if the system has a timer and is connected to the recorder s AV2 IN connector 30 Remote Con trol Functions Control Your TV Using Additional Buttons Use the NUMBER keys and the 7 button X button or button to select the TV s channel With televisions under Code 01 02 07 10 11 14 20 23 24 25 27 33 or 35 the HM button corresponds to the 1 digit 2 digit entry switching button often labelled of your TV s remote control With televisions under Code 01 28 29 or 34 the X button corresponds to the 10 button and the button corre sponds to the 20 button of your TV s remote control NOTE The way these buttons are used is determined by your TV Use these buttons as instructed for your TV s remote control ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont TV Multi brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your TV set In addition to JVC TVs other manufacturer s TVs can also be controlled Before you start Turn on the TV using its remote control Set the remote control s VCR TV SAT switch to TV SET TV BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below While holding down O I on the recorder s remote control enter your TV s brand code using the NUMBER keys then press STOP Check
20. and availability please consult your JVC dealer BRAND LIST AKAI SANYO THOMSON BLAUPUNKT MITSUBISHI SELECO TELEFUNKEN VC GRUNDIG PANASONIC SHARP NORDMENDE HITACHI PHILIPS SONY TOSHIBA NOTE Although the RM V704U is designed to operate the recording deck it may not work with some recorders or may have limited function capability 38 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont Insert editing replaces part of the recorded scene with new material Both the picture and Hi Fi audio soundtrack are rn rf ci f n replaced with new ones while the normal audio soundtrack se i G remains unchanged If you wish to change the normal audio track as well use the audio dubbing function simultaneously Use your video recorder as the recorder Recorder Your recorder Source tape Before insert editing Normal audio Recorded tape acl After insert editing aha audio track S Video signal Audio Video signal MAKE CON N ECTIONS Connect the player s VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to your recorder s VIDEO or S VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors on the front panel SET INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key 0 and or TV PROG so that F 1 for the VIDEO AUDIO input connectors or S 1 for S VIDEO AUDIO input connectors appears in place of a channel number LOCATE END POINT Load the recording casse
21. by pressing AV then press OK or gt ENABLE DISABLE ON SCREEN DISPLAY The default setting is MODESET ON so if you want on screen displays leave the eO ER setting as it is and go to B E S T step 4 If you don t want a at TIMER the displays to appear S VHS press AV to move the EDIT highlight bar pointer to AAL PAGE O S D and press OK MENU EXIT or gt to set O S D to OFF RETURN TO NORMAL Press MENU 4 NOTES When you use this recorder as the player for editing be sure to set O S D to OFF before starting During playback the operation mode indicators may sometimes be disturbed depending on the type of tape being used The superimposed indication on the TV screen tells you what the recorder is doing 1 Operation mode indicators 14 151 2 Tape speed SP LP EP EP is for NTSC playback only 3 NTSC playback display pg 44 4 Tape direction 5 Counter display 12 21 00 NTS 6 Tape remaining time indicator pg 13 24 12 98 WARNING 3 7 Audio mode display pg 26 11 ee eee T nant 8 Tape position indicator C pg 10 10 SPATIALIZER X 9 NICAM display CF pg 26 9 poat 10 Spatializer indicator lt pg 27 eS Yo a Aan aT 11 Current day month year 12 Clock display 7 6 13 Preset position number and station name Aux indicator L 1 L 2 F 1 or S 1 14 Timer warning display lt pg 15 17
22. ejected the B E S T data is cancelled The next time the cassette is used for recording B E S T is re performed Pressing the recorder s RECORD button while BEST is displayed does not start Instant Timer Recording t pg 13 ATTENTION Since the B E S T system works before recording actually starts there is a delay of approximately 7 seconds after RECORD and PLAY on the remote are pressed or RECORD on the recorder is pressed To make sure you record the desired scene or programme in its entirety first perform the following steps 1 Press and hold PAUSE and press RECORD to engage the RECORD PAUSE mode The recorder then automatically checks the condition of the tape and after approximately 7 seconds re enters RECORD PAUSE 2 Press PLAY when you are ready to start recording f you want to bypass the B E S T system and begin recording immediately set B E S T to OFF in step 4 on page 20 21 Playback The recorder assesses the quality of the tape once you initiate playback START PLAYBACK Press PLAY 1 The recorder adjusts the playback picture quality based on the quality of the tape in use B E S T is active during Auto Tracking BEST appears blinking on the recorder s display panel NOTES When watching a tape recorded with B E S T set to ON it is recommended that you leave B E S T on during playback as well When watching a
23. input mode is not correct TIMER RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Timer recording won t work The clock and or the timer have Re perform the clock and or timer been set incorrectly settings The timer is not engaged Press and confirm that is displayed on the display panel Timer programming is not possible Timer recording is in progress Timer programming can t be performed while a timer recording is in progress Wait until it finishes and 00 on the display The timer is engaged but there s no Load a cassette with the Record panel won t stop blinking cassette loaded Safety tab intact or cover the hole using adhesive tape The cassette is automatically The loaded cassette has had its Remove the cassette and cover the ejected and and 00 on the Record Safety tab removed hole with adhesive tape or insert a display panel won t stop blinking cassette with the Record Safety tab intact blinks for 10 seconds and the has been pressed when there are Check the programmed data and re Timer mode is disengaged no programs in memory or the timer programme as necessary then press record information has been again programmed incorrectly The cassette is automatically The end of the tape was reached The programme may not have been ejected the power shuts off and during timer recording recorded in i
24. on the head drum will cause damage to the tape In conditions where condensation may occur keep the recorder turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry ABOUT HEAD CLEANING Accumulation of dirt and other particles on the video heads may cause the playback picture to become blurred or interrupted Be sure to contact your nearest JVC dealer if such troubles occur 4 SAFETY FIRST cont Some Do s And Don ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DO ensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnec tions between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equip ment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave eq
25. possible with this recorder Press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears Repeat steps 1 6 for each additional programme MODE Press TIMER The recorder turns off automatically and appears on the display panel To disengage the timer press TIMER again NOTES To Change The Stop Time press STOP after pressing OK in step 3 You can compensate for anticipated programme schedule delays this way To Timer Record Weekly Or Daily Serials after pressing OK in step 3 press WEEKLY NUMBER key 9 for weekly serials or DAILY NUMBER key 8 for daily serials Monday Friday Either WEEKLY or DAILY appears on the screen Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear You can programme this recorder to timer record as many as 8 programmes If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth PROGRAM FULL appears on screen and FULL appears on the front display panel To record the extra programme you must first cancel any unnecessary programmes pg 18 It is not possible to timer record a TV programme with a PlusCode number which starts with 0 PDC Recording RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN ENGAGE RECORDER S TIMER Satellite Receiver Users To timer record a satellite broadcast using Video Plus Set AV2 SELECT to the appropriate mode pg 35 Perform
26. second video recorder for dubbing gt pg 45 ANT IN Connector enables connection of aerial r pg 6 7 AV2 IN Connector enables connection of satellite receiver or second recorder input recordable when L 2 selected gt pg 28 34 DISPLAY PANEL ORIK a SP_EP REVIEW MOM oq VPS PDC ae oo ILI LI LI oi 12 13 14 B E S T Picture System Display lights from bottom to top while B E S T is active i pg 20 Audio Level Indicator displays audio input and output levels pg 27 Programme Time Indicators show the programme start time H and the programme stop time 1 for timer recording pg 16 Symbolic Mode Indicators STILL SLOW RECORD RECORD PAUSE PLAY FF REW VARIABLE SHUTTLE SEARCH AUDIO DUBBING INSERT PAUSE 6 T T HIJLIP AV1 IN OUT J Terminal JLIP Joint Level Interface Protocol Connector enables connection of a personal computer or similar device to allow computerized control of the recorder during editing and certain other operations pg 41 Remote PAUSE Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with R A Edit connector or to JVC camcorder equipped with Master Edit Control for easy editing pg 33 R A EDIT Connector enables connection to second recorder equipped with Remote PAUSE connector for easy editing gt pg 36 RF OUT Connector enables connection to aerial terminal of TV receiver 7 pg 6 7
27. should If it does try other operations step 2 Once you have set the remote control to operate the satellite receiver you don t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control s battteries Some satellite receiver brands have more than one code If the satellite receiver does not function with one code try entering another OPERATE SATELLITE RECEIVER Press the corresponding button O I TV PROG NUMBER keys 2 For VIDEOWAY or some brands of satellite receiver you must press ZIZ after having pressed the NUMBER keys The NUMBER buttons may not function with some satellite receivers To return the remote to video recorder control set the VCR TV SAT switch to VCR IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC satellite receivers as well as many other models it may not work with your satellite receiver or in some instances may have limited function capability SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE JVC i293 AMSTRAD 60 61 62 63 HIRSCHMANN ITT JERROLD KATHREIN LUXOR MASPRO NOKIA PACE PANASONIC PHILIPS RFT SALORA SIEMENS SKYMASTER VIDEOWAY WISI 32 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont Editing Mode Setting Perform the following steps to set EDIT to ON before you start editing F pg 33 34 36 ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing Turn on the TV and s
28. to protect the heads Q What happens if the tape runs out during recording A The video recorder automatically rewinds it to the beginning or if Timer Recording the cassette is ejected ATTENTION This recorder contains microcomputers External electronic noise or interference could cause malfunctioning In such cases TIMER RECORDING Q and remain lit on the display panel Is there a problem A No This is a normal condition for a timer recording in progress Q Can I programme the timer while I m watching a tape or a TV broadcast A You won t see the picture as it is replaced by the on screen menu but the audio from the program or tape you re viewing can be heard Q Is it possible to timer record a TV programme broadcast in 20002 A Yes it is possible switch the recorder off and unplug the mains power cord Then plug it in again and turn the recorder on Take out the cassette After checking the cassette operate the unit as usual 98 Troubleshooting Before requesting service for a problem use this chart to see if you can correct the trouble yourself Small problems are often easily corrected and this can save you the trouble of sending your video recorder off for repair POWER SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 No power is applied to the recorder The mains power cord is disconnected 2 The clock is functioning properly e is displayed on the display Press the bu
29. will be received in monaural with better quality Before playing back a programme recorded in stereo or a bilingual programme refer to Soundtrack Selection See below 0 S D must be set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear t pg 42 Soundtrack Selection Your video recorder is capable of recording three soundtracks HI FI L HI FI R and NORM and will play back the one you select During Playback Pressing AUDIO on the remote control changes the soundtrack being played back as follows TRACK NOTES Recorder s Front Panel On Screen Display o D a should normally be mE selected In this mode Hi Fi stereo tapes are played back in stereo and HI FI l sit back automatically for tapes with Ca p oniy normal auc HI FI For instructions on recording E For sub audio of a tapes NICAM stereo and bilingual programmes See above NOM NORM For audio dubbed For audio dubbed tapes Bilingual programmes are not currently HI FI broadcast in the U K NORM NORM For audio dubbed tapes e O S D must be set to ON or the on screen displays will not appear gt pg 42 Hi Fi Audio Recording LEVEL Control In most cases setting the Hi Fi audio recording level control to the centre position will provide satisfactory results If necessary you can adjust the Hi Fi audio recording level more precisely by reffering to the audio level
30. 0 45 11 30 13 00 P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NEXT ACCESS PROGRAMME SCREEN DISPLAY Press again to check _ Pi more information Each time you press the Am next programme s i information appears SP VPS PDC OFF DATE TV PROG 24 12 ITV NEXT The display panel shows the programme start time Pressing OK changes the display to the programme stop time then the date and the preset position To cancel or replace a programme CANCEL OR REPLACE A PROGRAMME Press X to cancel a programme To replace a programme press the appropriate button START STOP DATE TV PROG SP LP 4 47 PDC RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN DISPLAY Press as many times as necessary If there are stil some programmes to be recorded go on to step 6 3 RETURN TO TIMER MODE Press 6 NOTE You can also check the programmes on the display panel even when the recorder s power is off or the recorder is in the Timer mode However it is not possible to cancel or replace the programmes ADVANCED OPERATIONS 19 Recording According To Tape Type Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode S VHS Super VHS and VHS Your recorder can record in either S VHS or VHS To record in S VHS Perform the steps 1 4 below to set S VHS to AUTO Then insert a cassette marked S VHS the S VHS indicator will ligh
31. 15 Cassette loaded mark SS 43 Auto SP gt LP Timer If when timer recording in SP mode there is not enough tape to record the entire programme the recorder automatically switches to LP mode to allow complete recording For Example Recording a programme of 210 minutes in length onto a 180 minute tape Approximately 150 minutes Approximately 60 minutes Total 210 minutes Make sure you set AUTO SP gt LP TIMER to ON at the Mode Set screen before the timer recording starts ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to MODE SET then press OK or gt SELECT MODE Press AV to move the MODE SET highlight bar pointer to AUTO SP gt LP TIMER ee B E S T ON L AUTO SP gt LP TIMER ON DIGITAL 3R ON then press OK or gt to select QN S VHS EDIT NEXT PAGE a v gt MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 4 NOTES The Auto SP gt LP Timer feature is not available during ITR Instant Timer Recording and the feature will not work properly with any tapes longer than E 180 or with some tapes of shorter lengths f you have programmed the recorder to timer record 2 or more programmes the second programme and those thereafter may not fit on the tape if you set AUTO SP gt LP TIMER to ON In this case make sure the mode is not engaged then set the tape speed manually during timer programm
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33. DE SET rear panel AV2 IN connector of this recorder Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen Eea Ladi a Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to MODE SET then press OK or B E S T ON Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to AV2 SELECT AUTI ST LE TIMER p DIGITAL 3R Press OK or to select one of the following S VHS AUTO a VIDEO Ifa connected device s output is compatible only with regular video ae PAGE Orr signals set AV2 SELECT to VIDEO av gt b S VIDEO If a connected device s output is compatible with Y C signals set AV2 MENU EXIT SELECT to S VIDEO This setting will let you take advantage of higher quality S VHS pictures c SAT If a satellite receiver is connected to the AV2 IN connector set AV2 SELECT to SAT See page 28 as well Pie US TAGE Lz AV2 SELECT VIDEO Press MENU to return to normal screen TIME SCAN AUDIO ON f you are using a satellite receiver be sure to set AV2 SELECT back to SAT after editing If you re not using a satellite receiver leave AV2 SELECT set to VIDEO or S VIDEO The default setting is VIDEO if the recorder s memory backup has expired due to a power cut or because the AC was removed from the recorder VIDEO will be automatically lav gt selected when the power is restored to the recorder If you are using a satellite receiver be MENU EXIT sure to set AV2 SELECT back to SAT 36 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont
34. ECORDING Press RECORD on the recorder The counter is reset to 0 00 00 and shows the exact elapsed time as the tape runs ENGAGE ITR MODE Press RECORD again blinks and 0 30 appears on the front display panel SET RECORDING DURATION If you want to record for more than 30 minutes press RECORD to extend the time Each press extends recording time by 30 minutes 3 NOTE You can only perform ITR using the RECORD button on the recorder s front panel 14 Video Plus Timer Programming Before performing Video Plus Timer Programming Make sure that the recorder s built in clock is set properly Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place The recorder will come on automatically Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode JVC AIK Pt gx D71 OD Gy BASIC OPERATIONS cont With Video Plus timer programming is greatly simplified because each TV programme has a corresponding code number which your recorder is able to recognise ACCESS VIDEO PLUS SCREEN Press PROG VIDEO PLUS E 1 0 9 gt EXPRESS PROGRAMING PROG EXIT The front display panel looks like this ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER Press the NUMBER keys to VIDEO PLUS ate enter the PlusCode number of the programme N you wish to record If you make a mistake press X and input the 0 9 gt correct number Xx DELETE PRO
35. ER Engage its Record mode To rear panel PAUSE R A EDIT connector 1 input annnm Audio Cable not provided S Video Cable provided S VIDEO Mini Plug Cable not provided JVC camcorder only Camcorder bE E ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee EEE Player 34 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont You can use your video recorder as the source player or as the m recording deck Edit To Or MAKE CONNECTIONS Connect the player s 21 pin SCART connector to the ro mM An oth e r 1 recorder s 21 pin SCART connector as illustrated on Video Recorder When Using Your Video Recorder As The Source Player connect its AV1 IN OUT connector to the recording deck When Using Your Video Recorder As The Recording Deck connect its AV2 IN or AV1 IN OUT connector to the source player SET RECORDING DECK S INPUT MODE Set to AUX With this video recorder press NUMBER key 0 and or TV PROG to select L 1 for the AV1 IN OUT connector or L 2 for the AV2 IN connector depending on the connector being used When using the AV2 IN connector set AV2 SELECT to the appropriate mode pg 35 SET EDIT MODE See Editing Mode Setting on page 32 JVC eK b eee ae goare il MM ic START SOURCE PLAYER Engage its Play mode START RECORDING DECK Engage its Record mode
36. G EXIT The PlusCode number you enter appears on the front display panel The display panel shows only a 4 digit number ACCESS VIDEO PLUS PROGRAM SCREEN Press OK and the Video P1 Plus Program screen VIDEO PLUS 123456789 ap START STOP appears if you re just 21 00 gt 22 00 starting out P1 appears E SP VPS PDC OFF The display panel shows the DATE TV PROG programme start time 25 12 Pressing changes the display to the programme stop time then the date and preset position 1 BBC 1 IMPORTANT Make sure the preset position number you wish to record is displayed if not see Video Plus Setup on page 56 and set the Guide Program number for that PlusCode number correctly f the number you entered is invalid ERROR appears on the screen and Err appears on the display panel Press X and input a valid PlusCode number If the GUIDE PROG SET screen appears see ATTENTION Regarding Guide Program Number Set on page 15 SET TAPE SPEED Press SP LP to set the tape speed SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select ON or OFF If VPS PDC ON is displayed on the screen or VPS PDC is lit on the display panel PDC is set to ON If VPS PDC OFF is displayed on the screen or VPS PDC is not lit on the display panel PDC is set to OFF PDC Recording in the column below VPS Video Programme System recording is not currently available in the U K and not
37. INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL R A EDIT aw gt MENU EXIT SELECT DIGITAL 3R SET MODE Move the highlight bar MODE SET arrow to DIGITAL 3R i zZ AUTO TIMER OFF by pressing AV then 0 8 0 ON press OK or gt to set to ON QN AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF L DIGITAL 3R ON S VHS AUTO EDIT OFF NEXT PAGE av gt MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTES e ee it is recommendable to keep DIGITAL 3R set to ON Depending on the type of tape being used picture quality may be better with DIGITAL 3R set to OFF eee 23 Index Search Your recorder automatically marks rele I nr G o r index codes at the beginning of each recording This function gives you quick access to any one of 9 j L ec Sc e n e index codes in either direction NOTE You Want Before saning make sure the ACTIVATE INDEX SEARCH Press lt jor gt a lt or gt P aa 1 or P gt 1 is displayed on screen and search begins in the corre sponding direction 1 To access index codes 2 through 9 press lt jor gt repeatedly until the correct index number is dis played Ex To locate the beginning of B from the current position press lt twice To locate the beginning of D from the current position press gt once Current position 2 1 1 2 3 lt 1 gt Index number When the specified index code is located playback begins automatical
38. Input Connector R enables easy connection of audio output Hi Fi from another recorder camcorder or other source for editing F pg 33 INSERT Button engages Insert Editing mode r pg 39 A DUB Button engages Audio Dubbing mode r pg 40 Display Panel provides clear view of various displays and indicators pg 61 Rewind REW Button rewinds tape initiates high speed reverse search lt pg 10 11 SPATIALIZER Button enables disables Spatializer gt pg 27 RECORD Button starts regular recording press once Instant Timer Recording press twice sets duration of ITR c pg 12 13 Fast Forward FF Button fast forwards tape initiates high speed forward search 7 pg 10 11 Infrared Beam Receiving Window is where remote control should be aimed when in use PAUSE Button stops tape temporarily during recording F pg 12 stops tape temporarily during playback plays back frame by frame with each additional press gt pg 11 REAR VIEW Mains Power Cord supplies power to recorder r pg 6 7 S OUT Connector enables S VIDEO connection to TV or second recorder pg 7 34 AV1 OUT Switch selects the type of signal output via the 21 pin AV1 IN OUT connector gt pg 6 28 AV1 IN OUT Connector enables AV connection to TV or second recorder input recordable when L 1 selected i gt pg 6 34 AUDIO OUT L R Connectors enable connection of audio cassette recorder TV or
39. LIP ID NO SET Av gt MENU EXIT A y gt MENU EXIT SET DATE AND TIME Press AV to set the time then press OK or gt The date display begins blinking Repeat the same procedure to set the date and year When you set the time press and hold AV to change the time by 30 minutes When you set the date press and hold AV to change the date by 15 days SET JUST CLOCK The default setting is ON Set as desired by pressing AV then press OK or P For the Just clock function cF Just Clock on the left If you set to OFF you can disregard the next step as you won t be able to receive regular clock adjustments SET CLOCK DATA SOURCE PRESET The recorder is preset to receive clock setting and adjustment data from preset position 1 Press AV to set the preset position to the number representing the station transmitting clock setting data BBC1 BBC2 etc then press OK or gt START CLOCK OPERATION Press MENU 50 Video Plus Setup IMPORTANT Normally Auto Set Up lt pg 8 or Auto Channel Set pg 48 sets the Guide Program Numbers automatically You need to set the Guide Program Numbers manually only in the following cases When timer programming with Video Plus the preset position where the station you wish to record is received on your recorder is not selected Set the Guide Program Number for that station manually When you add delete a chan
40. MENU Press MENU JVC sag O1 TEE eS SS a ACCESS CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to MANUAL CH SET then press OK or gt The Confir mation screen appears SELECT POSITION Press AV lt P until an Ex To store in position 6 open position in which you want to store a channel begins blinking Saas then press OK The nae Manual Channel Set CH5 212 EEPE screen appears ET DID OAOE C CD MM PR CH ID 08 mid EDIT X DELETE MENU EXIT The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected channel appear alternately for 8 seconds each INPUT CHANNEL Press the NUMBER keys to input the channel number you want to store PR H ID FINE To input the registered oo station name ID F pg 53 press until a I ID setting begins OK blinking then press AV MENU EXIT For fine tuning adjustment press gt ATTENTION After you have stored channels manually be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set pg 56 in order to get proper results from Video Plus timer recording The blueback screen and the programme currently being until ll begins broadcast by the selected channel blinking then press appear alternately for 8 seconds AV each uU n While tuning or appears ENTER NEW CHANNEL INFORMATI
41. MUM CONTENTS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER sarres 2 Safety Precautions ccccecccccceeeeeees 2 Some Do s And Don ts 0 e eeee 4 QUICK SET UP GUIDE 5 CHECK THEC ONTENTS ee 5 INS AEE TON esther 6 AVTOS ETUR E E E a a te ee 8 BASIC OPERATIONS 10 Playa k secerneren 10 Recording since caartetaacapanemercssermen 12 Video Plus Timer Programming 14 Express Timer Programming 16 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 19 Recording According To WAS VOC ETE TE 19 Playback Recording According To Tape Characteristics 006 20 Playback Picture Adjustment 22 Looking For The Scene You Want 23 NTE SCAN ea teat eeecnencunuictae 24 Selecting The Sound You Want 26 Automatic Satellite Programme ROCOTAINE acoseenre sieasesanetearcecseo 28 Remote Control Functions 30 Minimizing Picture Degradation While Editing ccorsspsssamatereseateacctaqcotse 32 A amp Edit From A Camcorder cc00000 33 id Edit To Or From Another Video sge vezo wet ES E A E E E T 34 i Random Assemble Editing 36 insert EditiNg vomssocereasirenceagenscensectoass 38 Audio IUD DING sa ssissseiserdass 40 Z Information On J Terminal 41 A TIME JOG amp SCAN Other Functions ciervsacevdisdcsacenasce ness AD SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 45 o 77 VIDEOJ JAP Sa VHS Connection To A Stereo System 45 SUBSIDIARY
42. ON Press OK and the Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU To change positions see Change Station Preset Position pg 51 If you wish to set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder lt gt Set Stations B on page 52 SS Ol Delete A Channel Fine Tuning Channels Already Stored Perform steps 1 and 2 of Storing Channels Manually on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing Perform steps 1 and 2 of Storing Channels Manually on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing SELECT ITEM baking gt until the item you want to delete begins SELECT CHANNEL TO FINE TUNE Press AV lt gt until the channel you want to tune begins blinking 1 1 DELETE CHANNEL Press X ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice The Manual Channel Set screen appears The item directly beneath the cancelled one moves up one line Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU PERFORM TUNING Press gt until begins blinking then press AV until the picture is clearest Then press OK The Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU Change Station Preset Position Perform steps 1 and 2 of Storing Channels Manually on page 50 to access the Confirmation s
43. SETTINGS 46 Video Channel Set sses 46 TUNET SOU caciccsonsnaetcannvsacstnneratscensacnietes 48 IOC SGP sensn 55 Video Plus Setup seeeseessssessssssesss 56 I N S TR UC TI ON S SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION 57 Questions And Answers seess 57 Troubleshooting ssesscsesesernees 58 IE E EO E E T 60 SPECIFICATIONS Back Cover LPT0054 001B 2 Safety Precautions The rating plate and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT m Please read the various precautions on p 2 4 of this instruction manual before installing or operating the recorder E It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re record pre recorded tapes records or discs without the consent of the owner of copyright in the sound or video recording broadcast or cable programme and in any literary dramatic musical or artistic work embodied therein IMPORTANT Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain a proper safety approved extension lead adapter or consult your dealer In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be sure to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type as originally fitted and to replac
44. T AV2 IN connector input The composite signal is a regular video the MODE SET screen switch signal signal The Y C signal is a signal in which the SAT COME Sus signal luminance and chrominance signals are NOTE Refer to the instructions supplied with your satellite receiver SS 29 Before performing the following steps Make sure the satellite receiver is connected to the recorder s AV2 IN connector pg 28 Programme the timer on the satellite receiver Insert a cassette with the safety tab in place ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar pointer to MODE SET by pressing AV then press OK or gt ATTENTION Be sure not to turn on the satellite receiver before the SELECT AV2 SELECT MODE programme is executed otherwise the recorder will start ae n recording when the satellite receiver s power is turned on Move the highlight bar pointer to AV2 SELECT by pressing AV then press OK or P to set to SAT f you have connected another appliance other than a satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector be sure not to engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode otherwise the recorder will start recording when the connected appliance s power is turned on Auto Satellite Prog recording and timer recording cannot be done at the same time MODE SET Ph I PAG 7 AUTO TIMER OFF LP AV2 SELECT 0 S D ON TIME SCAN
45. TL R A EDIT av gt MENU EXIT The Auto Set screen appears and y remains on screen PLEASE WAIT while the recorder searches for receivable stations As Auto Channel Set progresses the IMENU EXIT E mark on the screen moves Beginning End from left to right Wait until the screen as shown in step 4 appears Auto Channel Set usually takes about 4 12 minutes the duration varies by area AUTO SET 0 eee 49 VIEW CONFIRMATION SCREEN After SCAN COMPLETED is displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds a Confirmation screen looking like the one on the right appears The stations your recorder located av dp gt EDIT appear ona Confirmation gt 1X DELETE screen preset positions MENU EXIT PR channels CH and station names ID pg 53 The blueback screen and the programme currently being broadcast by the station which is blinking appear alternately for 8 seconds each To view the next page use the AV lt gt button on the remote control The Guide Program numbers will also be set automatically during Auto channel Set RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU Using the Confirmation screen you can skip or add preset positions enter station names and perform other operations Refer to pages 50 54 for the procedures Depending on reception cond
46. Time 1 DISPLAY REMAINING TIME Press until the time remaining on the tape appears The display panel shows the tape remaining time with IX displayed By pressing the button you can change the display to show the counter reading preset position clock time or tape remaining time Preset position is not displayed during playback NOTE Depending on the type of tape used there may be times when the tape remaining time reading may not appear right away or is not correct may sometimes appear or the display may blink on occasion 13 Record One Programme While Watching Another SELECT PRESET TO WATCH Once recording is in progress all you need to do is to set the preset controls on the TV for the station you wish to view 1 The programme selected with the TV s preset controls appears on the TV screen while the one selected with the recorder s TV PROG buttons is recorded on the tape Elapsed Recording Time Indication You can check the exact time of a recording SET COUNTER DISPLAY Press until a counter reading appears on the dispay panel RESET COUNTER Instant Timer Recording ITR This easy method allows you to record for any length of time Press 0000 before starting recording or playback from 30 mins to 6 hours selectable in 30 min increments and shuts off the recorder after recording is finished START R
47. V PROG selects the connected TV s name can also be used to operate your TV satellite receiver s channel lt pg 30 31 rs pg 30 MENU Button accesses Menu screen t7 pg 19 A B Code Button enables setting of recorder to respond to A or B code command signals r pg 31 JOG Dial plays back frame by frame during Still or Play mode pg 11 AUDIO Button changes output sound mode r pg 26 1 8 TV Muting Button mutes sound of connected TV pg 30 O STANDBY ON Button same as button on recorder ENTER Button is used for TV channel selection r pg 30 DISPLAY Button switches display between clock time tape remaining time counter readings and preset position c7 pg 13 Preset position is not displayed during playback DAILY Button enables timer recording of daily serials c7 pg 15 17 WEEKLY Button enables timer recording of weekly serials lt pg 15 17 AUX Button selects recorder s auxiliary input mode cF pg 33 34 Button engages timer standby mode cF pg 15 17 DATE Button inputs date of programme for timer recording pg 16 O TV PROG Button same as button on recorder c7 pg 12 30 SEC Button initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback t pg 23 Auto Tracking Button 7 177 enables disables auto tracking mode during playback lt pg 22 SP LP Button selects tape speed 7 pg 12 Play Button same as button o
48. an 80 dB with Connect the AUDIO OUT L and R connectors on your regards to its Hi Fi audio capability It is recommended that video recorder to the AUX IN or TAPE MONITOR you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the terminals on your stereo system s receiver or amplifier Hi Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to NOTES prevent television interference If both are of the non shielded type do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this When connecting your recorder s audio output connectors to can adversely affect the video playback picture a stereo amplifier make sure you connect L and R correctly If you can receive NICAM TV broadcasts in your area this recorder can record them independently of the TV set and play them back through the connected stereo system When listening to sound through the connected stereo system turn the TV s volume down completely 46 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS IMPORTANT V Perform the following steps only if eo Video Channel Set has not been done correctly by the Auto Set Up function F pg 8 interference appears in the TV picture after you have Gi rn rn e ef moved to a different area or a new station has started broadcasting in your area you change the connection between your recorder and TV from RF connection to AV o
49. assure safe accurate timer recording With this system special code signals are transmitted together with the audio video signals These code signals control your video recorder and have precedence over the advertised times which you may have preset into the timer This means that your recorder will start and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start and end even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme is changed from what has been advertised PDC is currently available nationally on BBC1 BBC2 Ch 4 and Ch 5 except from a few small relay transmitters Ch 3 operates a PDC service only in a very few areas All channels intend to offer this service in due course Check your TV programme listing guide for latest information If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected Be sure to set PDC to OFF if PDC is not available on your selected channel lt step 5 above NOTES PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN OUT connector 16 BASIC OPERATIONS cont If you don t know the PlusCode number for the programme you wish to record use the following procedure to set your recorder Exp ress Timer ACCESS VIDEO PLUSY Programming SCREEN Press PROG Before performing Express Timer Programming
50. creen before continuing SELECT ITEM Press AV lt gt until the item you want to move begins blinking Then press OK and the station name ID and its channel CH number begin blinking SELECT NEW POSITION Press AV lt gt to move the station to the new preset position then press OK Example If you moved the station in position 4 to position 2 the stations originally in positions 2 and 3 each move down one space PR CH ID PR CH ID 01 26 BBC1 08 See 02 23 ITV 09 _ 03 lt 30 CH4 lt 10 04 33 BBC2 11 05437 CHS 12 06 13 07 14 av lt p gt MOVE MANUAL CH SET av lt p MOVE gt MENU EXIT MENU EXIT Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU ATTENTION After you have deleted channels or changed preset positions be sure to perform Guide Program Number Set F pg 56 in order to get proper results from Video Plus timer recording 92 Set Stations A Set station names that are registered in your recorder Perform steps 1 and 2 of Storing Channels Manually on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen before continuing Press AV lt D until the item you want begins blinking SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont Set Stations B Set station names other than the ones registered in your recorder Perform steps 1 and 2 of Storing Channels Manually on page 50 to access the Confirmation screen and then p
51. deo cassette recorder CHECK THE CONTENTS CHECK ALL THE CONTENTS SHOWN BELOW Video Cassette Recorder TVPROG E RF Cable O AA Batteries x 2 CO Infrared Remote Control Unit C Cover for front panel connectors S Video Cable B You are now ready to install your video recorder 6 QUICK SET UP GUIDE cont INSTALLATION CONNECT VIDEO RECORDER TO TV B Place the recorder on a stable flat surface Back of TV RF Cable provided 21 pin SCART Cable not provided A Make this connection if your TV has a 21 pin AV input connector SCART in order to reduce the possibility of interference And if you are using a stereo TV you will need this cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of videotapes Mains Power Cord Mains outlet L TV Aerial Cable not provided Aerial connector 21 pin AV input connector SCART S e Ag oa E AV1 OUT switch Back of Recorder RF CONNECTION To connect to a TV with NO 21 pin AV input connector SCART 1 Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV AV CONNECTION To connect to a TV with 21 pin AV input connector SCART 1 Connect the aerial recorder and TV as per RF CONNECTION 2 Connect an optional SCART cable between the AV1 IN OUT
52. during actual editing While your recorder is searching for each scene you can hear high speed sound which is not TimeScan Audio During scene search the recording deck automati cally enters its Record Standby mode When all registered scenes have been edited your recorder enters the Pause mode the recording deck enters its Record Standby mode and the cursor blinks at the next available number END R A EDIT Press MENU to return to the normal screen and engage the Stop mode for your recorder and for the recording deck 37 NOTES You can also monitor the sound when searching for scenes you want to edit in steps 8 9 Since you can hear the soundtrack during selection you can avoid abrupt or unnatural sounding scene to scene transitions The sound that is heard however is not TimeScan Audio When editing there may be a discrepancy of about 2 seconds on the source tape between the locations you chose as edit in out points and the locations your recorder recognizes as those points For any scene the edit out point must have a counter reading that is at least 1 second after the corresponding edit in point Any less than 1 second and the edit out point will not be registered Since the source recorder prerolls during Random Assemble Editing there must be at least 15 seconds worth of recorded material prior to any edit in point on the source tape f the search time for an edit in poin
53. e a TV programme using your video recorder LOAD A CASSETTE Insert a cassette with the record safety tab intact See below The counter is reset to 0 00 00 and the recorder power comes on automatically CHOOSE A PROGRAMME Press TV PROG or the NUMBER keys to select the preset you wish to record SET TAPE SPEED Press SP LP 4 47 Check the SP LP indicator on the recorder display panel to confirm the selected tape speed Picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as on SP recordings START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote control or press RECORD on the recorder B E S T takes place at the beginning of both the first SP and the first LP recording after inserting the cassette pg 20 You can not change the preset whilst recording is in progress To change the preset see step 5 PAUSE RESUME RECORDING Press PAUSE Press PLAY to resume recording During the Record Pause mode you can change the preset by pressing the TV PROG buttons or the NUMBER keys STOP RECORDING Press STOP on the remote control or STOP EJECT on the recorder Then press STOP EJECT to remove the cassette To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette remove its safety tab To record on it later cover the hole with adhesive tape Record safety tab RECORD Tape Remaining
54. e left 1 To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE Variable speed search with TimeScan F pg 24 can be used by pressing the remote control s lt or gt button High Speed Turbo Search ACTIVATE HIGH SPEED SEARCH During playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring all the way to the right for forward high speed search or to the left for reverse high speed search Releasing SHUTTLE resumes still picture playback OR During playback or still picture press FF for forward high speed search or REW for reverse high speed search To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE For short searches press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds during playback or still picture When released normal playback resumes 12 BASIC OPERATIONS cont Recording Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode 516 5 LL E Q O p N Hi Lo JC yO Laj V O N RECORD Lo a o OD C Se am Recording Resume Function If there is a power outage during recording or Instant Timer Recording or timer recording the recording will resume automatically when power is restored to the recorder unless the recorder s memory backup has expired Accidental erasure prevention TV signals being received by the recorder s built in tuner can be recorded onto a video tape You can captur
55. e the fuse cover If the fuse fails again consult your nearest JVC dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue to N Neutral or Black Brown to L Live or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug connect as follows Blue wire to terminal coded N Neutral or coloured Black Brown wire to terminal coded L Live or coloured Red If in doubt consult a competent electrician SVIS VIDEO m Cassettes marked S VHS and VHS can be used with this video cassette recorder However S VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked S VHS m Video Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The Video Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation m Certain audio features of this product manufactured under a license from Desper Products Inc Spatializer is a trademark owned by Desper Products Inc CAUTION m When you are not using the recorder for a long period of time it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from the mains out
56. elect the VIDEO channel or AV mode ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU pointer to MODE SET Cp MODE SET MODE SET by pressing AV then press AUTO CH SET OK ore MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL R A EDIT aw gt MENU EXIT SELECT EDIT MODE Move the highlight MODE SET pointer to EDIT by pressing AV then press OK or to select ON AUTO TIMER 0 S D B E S T AUTO e TIMER NEXT PAGE ay gt MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTE After you finish editing be sure to set EDIT back to OFF Advantages Of S VHS Video Recorders You can edit from VHS to S VHS S VHS to VHS or from S VHS to S VHS From VHS to S VHS Record VHS playback signals in the S VHS mode Although the picture quality is inherently limited by that of the original the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing From S VHS to VHS Because the picture quality of the source material is very high the edited tape has better picture quality than those made by VHS to VHS editing From S VHS to S VHS All signals will be transferred with minimum degradation Edit From A Camcorder NOTES All necessary cables can be obtained from your dealer You can also use another video recorder as the player instead of a camc
57. er to the chart on pg 25 for playback speeds To resume normal playback press PLAY TT eee 295 TimeScan Names of Reverse Forward special effects playback Search Play Speed SP 9x 7X 1 5X 3x i i mp Audio is not Audio is Audio is map Audio output Audio is output output output output Audio is output To activate the Still mode from the remote control press PAUSE button Still mode cannot be engaged using the remote control s lt gt button Smooth slow motion delivering an uninterrupted moving image without distortion Slow Motion Slow Motion Time Jog Time Jog The speed is shown during TimeScan in the upper right corner of the TV screen for approx 5 seconds On some TVs the display may be distorted To resume normal playback press PLAY Picture and audio may occasionally become distorted when the recording speed changes If this happens resume normal playback once and then try using TimeScan again The picture may be noisy or there may be a loss of colour when you change the playback speed More noise will appear with LP recordings Noise may appear or the upper part of the picture may be distorted during still frame by frame playback 2x search of LP recordings or with certain tapes Picture may appear distorted in comparison to normal playback When normal playback resumes from search including TimeScan still slow motion or frame by frame playback the picture may j
58. erform steps 1 and 2 of Set Stations A on the left before continuing SELECT STATION NAME CHARACTER Press until the first letter of the station name begins blinking PR 4D __ FINE J CH x 06 CH45 BBC1 a 1 ACCESS MANUAL CHANNEL SET SCREEN Press OK twice 2 av A Z 0 9 lt gt CURSOR gt MENU EXIT SELECT NEW STATION Press gt until the station es name ID begins blinking then press pee until the 6 ENTER NEW CHARACTER Press AV to cycle through the characters A Z 0 9 space and stop when the desired character is indicated then press gt to enter Enter the remaining characters the same way maximum of 4 After entering all characters press OK PR CH s ID FINE new station s name ID 06 CH45 4 a gt you want to store begins blinking Registered station names c pg 53 appear as you press AV a v CHANGE ID lt gt CURSOR lt gt 0K MENU EXIT The Confirmation screen appears If you make a mistake press lt until the incorrect SWITCH STATIONS Press OK The Confirmation screen appears Repeat steps 1 through 4 as necessary CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU character begins blinking Then enter the correct character by pressing AV CLOSE CONFIRMATION SCREEN Press MENU TV Station And ID List Anglia TV ARD ARTE BBC Group BBC1 BBC2 B
59. erlin 1 Berlin 2 Border TV Bayern Bayern3 BRT1 BRT2 Children Ch Canal CNN Channel TV Central TV Channel 4 Channel 5 DRS DR TV DSF Euronews Euronews Eurosports Francel France2 France3 Granada TV Grampian TV Hessen 1 STATION NAME SAT SAT 1 Scottish TV SC4 SDR SDR1 SFB1 SFB3 SKY Sky One Sky Net Sport SR 1 Super RTL STV Test STV 1 STV 2 Suedwest3 SWF 1 Schweiz4 TYNE TEES Text TF1 TNT int TRT int TSI TSR TSW TVE TV Polonia TVP 1 TVP 2 TVS TV2 TV5 Tele Zurich Ulster TV Veronica VIVA VIVA2 VOX VTM VT4 West West3 YLE 1 YLE 2 Yorkshire TV ZDF Zurich 1 3SAT Hessen3 HRT HTV ITV Network Kabelkanal London MDR MTV Nord3 NDR1 NDR3 NED1 NED2 NED3 Network 2 NRK N TV Offener Kanal ORF1 ORF2 ORF3 The ID abbreviation is what is shown on screen in lieu of the OWL 3 station name The ID abbreviation is listed in the Confirma Premiere tion screen and is displayed on the TV screen each time the PRO7 recorder is tuned to a different station RAI1 RAI2 RAI3 RB1 RB3 Rikisutvarpid S RTBF 1 RTBF 2 RTE 1 RTL RTL 2 RTP 54 SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont TV Station Channel Number Guide Only the main stations are listed There are in addition many relay stations and full lists are available from the BBC and ITV BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 London amp South East North West BUGOOU FIN wessestenioncavede
60. ext page to check the results ATTENTION Once you have performed Auto Set Up all the stored stations Guide Program numbers and the video channel remain in the recorder s memory and the recorder will not perform Auto Set Up again If there is a power cut and the recorder s memory backup expires you only need to reset the clock c7 pg 55 If you have moved to a different area perform each setting as required m Video Channel setting for RF connection users I gt pg 46 m Tuner setting gt pg 48 m Clock setting 7 pg 55 If a new station begins broadcasting in your area perform tuner setting 7 pg 48 and if necessary video channel setting pg 46 NOTES Auto channel set function takes place first it assigns automatically all receivable stations in your area Auto clock set function sets the clock automatically During auto channel set the recorder recognizes each station name of the detected stations and stores them in the recorder s memory then automatically sets the Video Plus assigned Guide Program number for those stations according to the broadcast area For RF connection users The video recorder detects the channels which are not occupied by local stations and selects one channel automatically for your Video Channel that is located in the middle of more than 5 vacant channels If there is power cut or if you press or MENU while Auto Set Up is in progress Auto Set Up will be inter ru
61. fault setting for both ec O r I n G recording and playback is ON TURN ON THE RECORDER Press O l According To Tape Charac ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU teristics Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode 2 ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press AV to move the MAIN MENU Lr MODE SET highlight bar pointer to MODE SET then press OK or gt REC LEVEL CTL R A EDIT aw gt MENU EXIT Press AV to move the MODE SET highlight bar pointer to B E S T then press OK Aa aa or gt to set to ON or OFF AUTO SP LP TIMER DFF DIGITAL 3R ON S VHS EDIT NEXT PAGE av gt MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press MENU Recording 1 START RECORDING Press and hold RECORD and press PLAY on the remote or press RECORD on the recorder DURING B E S T 4 B E S T COMPLETE The recorder spends approximately 7 seconds assessing the condition of the tape then begins recording NOTES The B E S T system works for both SP and LP modes only after a tape has been inserted and the Record mode is first initiated It does not work during recording The B E S T system does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress t pg 28 n the case of timer recording the B E S T system works before recording is initiated Once the cassette is
62. g playback Mode external input mode selected L 1 L 2 F 1 or S 1 62 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION cont REMOTE CONTROL VCR TV SAT Switch enables remote control of VCR or connected TV or satellite receiver re pg 30 31 TV VCR Button switches connected TV s mode between TV and AV pg 30 REVIEW Button reviews timer recorded programme CF pg 23 NUMBER Keys are used in preset position selection gt pg 12 Video Plus timer program ming F pg 14 PDC Button enables disables PDC recording cF pg 15 17 VPS Video Programme System recording is not currently available in the U K and not possible with this recorder O X Button cancels timerprogramme pg 18 0000 Button resets counter to 0 00 00 F pg 13 STOP Button inputs programme Stop Time F pg 16 START Button accesses Regular Program screen inputs programme Start Time pg 16 PROG Button accesses Video Plus Program screen pg 14 Button accesses Program screens displays to check the programme that you have pro grammed next programme s information screen display appears each time button is pressed pg 18 Rewind REW Button same as button on recorder c7 pg 10 11 Record Button same as button on recorder F pg 12 Stop Button same as button on recorder r pg 10 AV Button is used for selection in on screen menus F pg 19 Buttons with a small dot on the left side of the T
63. gital TBC NR Your video recorder is equipped with the Digital TBC Time Base Corrector that removes jitter from fluctuating video signals to deliver a stable picture even with old tapes and rental cassettes The on off of Digital 3 DNR Noise Reduction which cuts noise and enables clear picture reproduction is also linked to this function The default setting is ON We recommend that you use the Digital TBC feature when playing back a tape recorded on a camcorder a A a tape repeatedly used using this video recorder as the player for editing ACTIVATE DIGITAL TBC NR 1 To turn off DIGITAL TBC NR press DIGITAL TBC NR again so that the light goes oe Press DIGITAL TBC NR so that the button lights up NOTES f you play back a tape recorded under poor TV reception condition there may be cases where the picture becomes more stable with Digital TBC NR set to off When Digital TBC NR is set to on if you play back a tape where certain types of signals are recorded using a PC or some character generators the playback picture may be distorted If this is the case turn off Digital TBC NR Digital 3R Digital 3R picture system applies edge correction to the luminance signal to enhance detail ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU arrow to MODE SET by pressing AV then press OK or MODE SET AUTO CH SET MANUAL CH SET
64. gramme using Video Plus the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station When programming the timer using Video Plus be sure to check that the preset position corresponding to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected pg 14 Video Plus Timer Programming m Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor In these cases picture quality may be poor To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture c gt Delete A Channel on page 51 m f any of the above problems occur refer to pages 50 52 to input station names Set Stations or delete unnecessary stations t Delete A Channel You can also change station preset positions lt Change Station Preset Position m For RF connection users In certain reception conditions the Video Channel may not be set correctly and interference may appear in the TV picture while the recorder s power is on Set your Video Channel manually pg 46 Video Channel Set If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0181 208 7654 10 Playback Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode 4i 3 LLJ uw gt S N JVE L JC TE D on O O D PAUSE O G fe Y A Q A Z ic 2 HINBE wl SSO SSS A s Tape Position Indicator The tape position indicator appears on screen
65. ide Program GUIDE PROG number refers to the OK or X SSS assigned TV station numbers according to broadcast area for Video Plus timer recording The Guide Program numbers msi can be found in most TV listings MENU EXIT Ex When inputting the Guide Program number 4 for CH4 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION l M Questions And Answers PLAYBACK Q What happens if the end of the tape is reached during playback or search A The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning Q Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the still mode A No It stops automatically after 5 minutes to protect the heads Q When returning from multi speed search to normal playback the picture is disturbed Should I be concerned about this A No it is normal Q Other than preventing further recording what effect does removing the Record Safety tab have A It disables marking of index codes Q Sometimes during Index Search the video recorder can t find the programme I want to see Why not A There may be index codes too close together Q When I pause and then resume a recording the end of the recording before the pause is overlapped by the beginning of the continuation of recording Why does this happen A This is normal It reduces distortion at the pause and resume points Q Can the video recorder indefinitely remain in the Record Pause mode A No The video recorder shuts off automatically after 5 minutes
66. if the TV s power goes off as it should If it does try other operations step 2 1 Once you have set the remote control to operate the TV you don t have to repeat this step until you replace your remote control s battteries JVC or SAMSUNG has more than one code If the TV does not function with one code try entering another OPERATE TV Press the corresponding button 1 TV PROG TV VCR TV 441 Volume 4 3 Muting NUMBER keys 2 For some brands of TV you must press ENTER after having pressed the NUMBER keys To return the remote to video recorder control set its VCR TV SAT switch to VCR IMPORTANT Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with JVC televisions as well as many other models it may not work with your TV or in some instances may have limited function capability TV BRAND NAME CODE JVC 01 23 24 25 BLAUPUNKT 19 BRANDT FERGUSON FINLUX FUNAI LG GOLDSTAR GRAETZ GRUNDIG HITACHI ITT LUXOR MITSUBISHI MIVAR NEC NOKIA NORDMENDE PANASONIC PHILIPS SABA SALORA SAMSUNG SELECO SHARP SONY TELEAVIA TELEFUNKEN THOMSON TOSHIBA YW SID D QUE SS a Sy Ge a Z n 7 7111 JIR sor ael eE AB J 6 Remote A B Code Switching The remote control is capable of controlling two JVC video recorders independently one set to respond to the remote control s A code control signals and another set to respo
67. indicator on the front panel ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS HI FI REC LEVEL CONTROL SCREEN Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to REC LEVEL CTL then press OK or P SELECT MODE Move the highlight bar pointer to MANUAL by pressing AV then press OK or HI FI REC LEVEL CONTROL PRESET L MANUAL MIN m MAX av gt MENU EXIT ADJUST AUDIO RECORDING LEVEL Press A or V Press A or V briefly 5 times to move the on screen s audio levels by one division on the scale To move the audio levels faster keep A or V pressed Adjust the recording level while watching the recorder s audio level meters Set the level so that maximum volume causes the meters to vary between OdB to 4cB RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU 3 NOTE Noise will increase if the recording level is too low while distortion will increase if the level is too high 27 Spatializer This feature expands the sound field when you play back any stereo source or view a stereo programme while recording it Spatializer has no effect on recording quality ACTIVATE SPATIALIZER Press SPATIALIZER the current setting will be displayed on the screen for about 5 seconds Pressing SPATIALIZER while the screen shows the display changes the setting 1 To view a stereo programme such as movies or music select SPATIALIZER q to create more spacious sou
68. ing n order to ensure that the recording fits on the tape this feature may leave a short non recorded section at the end of the tape There may be some picture noise and sound disturbance at the point on the tape where the recorder switches from SP to LP mode f you perform timer recording with both PDC and the Auto SP LP Timer activated and the programme goes beyond its originally scheduled length there may be times when the programme cannot be recorded in its entirety Auto Timer When the Auto Timer is set to ON the timer is automatically engaged when the recorder power is turned off and automati cally disengaged when the recorder is powered back on ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Press AV to move the MAIN MENU highlight bar pointer to MODE SET then press AUTO CH SET OK or MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL R A EDIT aw gt MENU EXIT SELECT MODE Press OK or P to select MODE SET either ON or OFF PFAUTOTIMER ONI TIMER ON 0 S D ON B E S T ON AUTO SP LP TIMER OFF DIGITAL 3R S VHS EDIT NEXT PAGE Av gt MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTE For safety when Auto timer is set to OFF all other recorder functions are disabled while the Timer mode is engaged To disengage the timer press TIMER 44 JVC CIEIEIE MM Retake
69. ing guide for latest information If the channel you intend to record does not offer a PDC service your recorder will not start recording if PDC has been selected Be sure to set PDC to OFF if PDC is not available on your selected channel c step 8 in the left column NOTES Set the start time PDC time exactly as advertised in the TV listing A different time than advertised will result in no recording PDC recording is also possible when a satellite receiver or a cable system is connected to AV2 IN on your recorder PDC recording is also possible via the AV1 IN OUT connector Timer Warning If you have programmed your recorder to timer record a programme or a series of programmes a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes NOTES The warning only appears if you re not in the Timer mode at the time f this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder WARNING TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON hm X The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording To clear the display press X 18 JVC BASIC OPERATIONS cont Check Cancel And Replace Programmes DISENGAGE TIMER MODE 7 Press then press O I ACCESS PROGRAMME CHECK SCREEN DISPLAY 2 Press R START STOP 8 00 10 00 10 00 1
70. itions the stations may on occasion not be stored in order and the station names may not be stored correctly IMPORTANT In certain reception conditions station names may not be stored correctly and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer record a TV programme using Video Plus the recorder will record a TV programme of a different station When programming the timer using Video Plus be sure to check that the preset position correspond ing to the broadcasting station you wish to record has been selected pg 14 Video Plus Timer Programming Your video recorder memorizes all detected stations even if reception of some of them is poor In these cases picture quality may be poor To delete those stations which have an unacceptable picture Delete A Channel on page 51 NOTES Fine tuning is performed automatically during Auto Channel Set If you wish to perform it manually refer to page 51 f for any reason you perform Auto Channel Set when the aerial cable is not connected properly SCAN COMPLETED NO SIGNAL appears on the screen in step 4 When this happens make sure of the aerial connection and press OK Auto Channel Set will take place again 5O SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS cont Storing Channels Manually To store channels that were not stored during Auto Set Up lt pg 8 or Auto Channel Set F pg 48 ACCESS MAIN
71. itter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used In TimeScan mode there will be a time lag between the video and the audio and noise may appear in the audio signal TimeScan sound quality will differ in comparison to normal playback When material such as music videos where there is non stop sound very few breaks in the soundtrack are viewed at 1 5x or 2x normal speed the audio playback may be faster than normal Depending on the type of tape contents the sound may not be clear during forward slow motion playback Time Jog cannot be activated by pressing PAUSE for longer than 2 seconds When the playback direction is reversed it takes approximately 6 seconds until sound is heard When playing back an NTSC tape the speeds differ from those listed above and are not shown on the TV screen The operations by the remote s JOG dial SHUTTLE ring do not include TimeScan noise will appear on the screen and audio will not be output If you don t want to hear TimeScan audio set the TIME SCAN AUDIO to OFF See below TimeScan Audio The audio output can be set ON OFF during TimeScan Select ON OFF as required MODE SET Press MENU to access the Main Menu screen Move the highlight bar pointer to MODE SET by pressing AV then press OK 0 S D ON Move the highlight bar pointer to TIME SCAN AUDIO by pressing AV then press gt to PAES TIMER ate ON select ON or OFF DIGITAL 3R Press MENU to
72. let m Dangerous voltage inside Refer internal servicing to qualified service personnel To prevent electric shock or fire hazard remove the power cord from the mains outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting any signal lead or aerial The STANDBY ON button does not completely shut off mains power from the unit but switches operating current on and off O shows electrical power standby and shows ON Video tapes recorded with this video recorder in the LP Long Play mode cannot be played back on a single speed video recorder Failure to heed the following precautions may result in damage to the recorder remote control or video cassette 1 DO NOT place the recorder in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity in direct sunlight in a dusty environment in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration 2 DO NOT block the recorder s ventilation openings 3 DO NOT place heavy objects on the recorder or remote control 4 DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the recorder or remote control 5 AVOID violent shocks to the recorder during transport MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture in the air will condense on the recorder when you move it from a cold place to a warm place or under extremely humid conditions just as water droplets form in the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid Moisture condensation
73. ly Instant ReView Simply by pressing a single button the recorder power comes on rewinds and begins playback of the last timer recorded programme If you have several programmes recorded you can easily access any of them NOTE Before starting make sure that the recorder is off and that the Timer mode is disengaged ACTIVATE INSTANT REVIEW Press REVIEW The recorder power comes on and the recorder searches for the index code indicating the start of the last timerrecorded programme Once it s found playback begins automatically Skip Search SKIP OVER UNWANTED SECTIONS Press 30 SEC 1 to 4 times during playback Each press initiates a 30 second period of fast motion playback Normal playback resumes automatically The front display panel tells you how many programmes have been timer recorded If you have for example 3 programmes REVIEW and 3 appear and blink To watch the first of the 3 programmes press REVIEW three times The recorder searches and begins playback automatically You can access a programme as far as 9 index codes away from the current tape position NOTE NOTES To return to normal playback during a Skip Search press PLAY Instant ReView is not possible while the recorder is in the Timer mode The number of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel after Auto Satellite Prog recording gt pg 28
74. manually such as to add or skip channels to change preset positions or to set or change station names see pages 50 52 Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording If auto channel set has succeeded but auto clock set has not 1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder s memory by using the TV PROG button s If station names ID lt pg 53 have also been stored in the recorder s memory the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station If you want to set the tuner manually such as to add or skip channels to change preset positions or to set or change station names see pages 50 52 Perform Clock Set on page 55 Now you have finished the basic set up and can use your recorder for both playback and recording C If both auto channel set and auto clock set have failed Make sure the TV aerial cable is connected properly to the recorder and turn off the recorder power once then turn the recorder power back on again The recorder will try Auto Set Up again IMPORTANT E In certain reception conditions station names may not be stored correctly and auto Guide Program Number Set may not work properly If the Guide Program numbers are not set properly when you timer record a TV pro
75. n recorder rF pg 10 11 Fast Forward FF Button same as button on recorder c7 pg 10 11 amp Pause Button same as button on recorder r pg 11 lt gt Button initiates functions such as Index Search pg 23 variable speed search frame by frame playback t pg 11 24 TV 4 Button controls volume of connected TV pg 30 OK Button enters selections made in on screen menus CF pg 19 JOG SHUTTLE Button enables use of the remote control s JOG dial SHUTTLE ring r pg 11 D SHUTTLE Ring performs forward and reverse slow motion and search during Still or Play mode pg 11 63 How To Use The remote control can operate most of your video recorder s functions as well as basic functions of TV sets and satellite receivers of JVC and other brands lt pg 30 31 Point the remote control toward the sensor window The maximum operating distance of the remote control is about 8 m NOTES When inserting the batteries be sure to insert in the correct directions as indicated under the battery cover f the remote control doesn t work properly remove its batteries wait a short time replace the batteries and then try again SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Power requirement Power consumption Power on Power off Temperature Operating Storage Operating position Dimensions WxHxD Weight Format Maximum recording time SP LP VIDEO AUDIO Signal system
76. nd To view a monaural programme select SPATIALIZER ST which simulates a stereo effect Select SPATIALIZER OFF to turn off Spatializer if the sound becomes unnatural with either SPATIALIZER a or SPATIALIZER ST selected If your TV is equipped with 3D PHONIC and if you use both Spatializer and 3D PHONIC at the same time the sound may become unnatural set either function to OFF The setting will remain effective even though you turn on off the recorder NOTES Spatializer is effective only with a stereo TV You can change the Spatializer setting even though O S D is set to OFF The setting cannot be changed during search still frame by frame playback or slow motion mode When this recorder is used as the player for editing the recorded audio will correspond to the Spatializer setting 28 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont Automatic Satellite Programme Recording This facility allows you to record automatically a satellite programme which is timer programmed on your external satellite receiver Connect a satellite receiver to the recorder s AV2 IN connector and programme the timer on the satellite receiver the recorder starts recording when the signals input from the satellite receiver to the AV2 IN connector and when there is no input signals the recorder stops recording and the power shuts off Aerial connector Aerial Outdoor Unit Back of TV
77. nd bottom of the screen This is not a malfunction on the part of either the video recorder or the TV The picture may roll up and down This can be corrected using the V HOLD control found on some TVs This cannot be corrected if the TV does not have a V HOLD control The counter and tape remaining time readings will be incorrect During search still or frame by frame playback the picture will be distorted and there may be a loss of colour Depending on the type of TV the top and bottom portions of superimposed displays may be cut off during NTSC playback Next Function Memory You can set your recorder s power to go off automatically after the tape is fully rewound Before starting make sure the recorder is in the Stop mode For Automatic Power Off After Tape Rewind press REW then press O I within 2 seconds 45 These instructions enable you to connect your video recorder to your Hi Fi stereo system if you have one and listen to the C onnec ti on To soundtrack through the stereo A Stereo System FM Tuner CD Player C T E e A Stereo Amplifier Audio Cable not provided Speaker Television Speaker AV1 OUT AV1 IN OUT COMP Y C 0000000000 0000000000 AV2 IN Pa 8 ie Vr E 0 o o eee oe of Recorder AUDIO OUT Mains outlet MAKE CON N ECTIONS shard range of more th
78. nd to B code control signals The remote control is preset to send A code signals because your video recorder is initially set to respond to A code signals You can easily modify your video recorder to respond to B code signals 1 Unplug the mains power cord from the mains outlet CODE While holding down A B on the remote control press the NUMBER key 2 and then press STOP 2 Plug the mains power cord back into the mains outlet 3 TURN THE RECORDER ON Press O I on the remote control The recorder will now only respond to B code signals 4 NOTE To set the recorder back to respond to A code signals repeat the same procedure as shown above except pressing NUMBER key 1 instead of 2 in step 2 REMOVE POWER SUPPLY SET REMOTE CONTROL RE SUPPLY POWER Ji Satellite Receiver Multi Brand Remote Control Your remote control can operate the basic functions of your satellite receiver set In addition to JVC satellite receivers other manufacturer s satellite receivers can also be controlled Before you start Turn on the satellite receiver using its remote control Set the remote control s VCR TV SAT switch to SAT SET SATELLITE RECEIVER BRAND CODE Refer to the chart below While holding down I on the recorder s remote control enter your satellite receiver s brand code using the NUMBER keys then press STOP Check if the satellite receiver s power goes off as it
79. nding to the Ltn STOP Ed P1 broadcasting station you wish to record SP VPS PDC OFF DATE TV PROG BBC 1 ka gt PROG EXIT SET TAPE SPEED Press SP LP 4 47 to set the tape speed SET PDC MODE Press PDC to select ON or OFF If VPS PDC ON is displayed on the screen or VPS PDC is lit on the display panel PDC is set to ON If VPS PDC OFF is displayed on the screen or VPS PDC is not lit on the display panel PDC is set to OFF 7 PDC Recording in the right column VPS Video Programme System recording is not currently available in the U K and not possible with this recorder RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN After confirming all information is correct press PROG or OK PROGRAM COMPLETED appears on the screen for about 5 seconds then normal screen appears ENGAGE RECORDER S TIMER MODE Press TIMER The recorder turns off automatically and appears on the display panel To disengage the timer press TIMER again To Timer Record Weekly Or Daily Serials anytime during steps 2 through 9 press WEEKLY NUMBER key 9 for weekly serials or DAILY NUMBER key 8 for daily serials Monday Friday Either WEEKLY or DAILY appears on the screen Pressing the button again makes the corresponding indication disappear NOTE You can programme this recorder to timer record as many as 8 programmes If you try to programme the recorder to record a ninth
80. nel or change preset positions manually after Auto Set Up or Auto Channel Set has taken place Set the Guide Program Numbers for all the receivable stations manually When you wish to timer record a satellite programme with Video Plus Set the Guide Program Numbers for all satellite broadcasts received on your satellite receiver Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode Guide Program Number Set ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ENTER RECEIVING PRESET POSITION NUMBER Press AV or NUMBER GUIDE PROG SET keys to input the number of the recorder s preset position on which the GUIDE PROG TV PROG Guide Program number s ria broadcast is received Ca Then press OK or gt ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET then press OK or P ACCESS GUIDE PROG SET SCREEN Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to GUIDE PROG SET then press OK or gt ENTER GUIDE PROG NUMBER Press AV or NUMBER GUIDE PROG SET keys to enter the Guide Program number for the desired station as shown in GUIDE PROG TV PROG f aw gt f the satellite broadcast MENU EXIT is received on your Ex If CH4 is received on recorder s auxiliary eo ona channel L 2 select pP L 2 for the preset position e Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU Guide Program Number the TV listings Then press NZ Gu
81. nto a mains outlet until all connections are completed m Do NOT press the O I button on the recorder or on the remote control to turn on the recorder s power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8 SS 7 Back of TV z AUDIO IN connectors S Video cable provided Audio cable not provided Aerial connector Mains outlet Mains Power Cord 0000000000 0000000000 AV1 OUT AV1 IN OUT COMP Y C 0000000000 0000000000 AV2 IN Back of Recorder RF Cable provided S VIDEO CONNECTION NOTES To connect to a TV with S VIDEO AUDIO IN connectors 1 Connect the aerial recorder and TV as per RF CONNEC TION lt pg 6 2 Connect the recorder s S OUT connector to the TV s S VIDEO IN connector 3 Connect the recorder s AUDIO OUT connectors to the TV s AUDIO IN connectors You can obtain high quality S VHS pictures f your television is not stereo capable use the recorder s AUDIO OUT connectors to connect to an audio amplifier for Hi Fi stereo sound reproduction t pg 45 To operate the recorder with your TV using the S VIDEO connection set your TV to the VIDEO or AV mode For switching the TV s mode refer to the instruction manual of your television ATTENTION m Do NOT Plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet until all connections are completed m Do NOT press the button on the recorder or on
82. order If the camcorder has no S VIDEO output connector Recorder To rear panel PAUSE VIDEO R A EDIT connector input Amu pi I Audio Video Cable t provided l mere Mini Plug Cable not provided I VIDEO OUT t JVC camcorder only y I I Camcorder AUDIO OUT c0 EDIT Player 33 You can use a camcorder as the source player and your video recorder as the recorder MAKE CONNECTIONS If the camcorder has no S VIDEO output connector connect the camcorder s AUDIO VIDEO OUT connectors to the recorder s front panel AUDIO VIDEO input connectors If the camcorder has an S VIDEO output connector connect the camcorder s S VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT connectors to the recorder s front panel S VIDEO and AUDIO input connectors 1 When using a monaural camcorder connect its AUDIO OUT connector to the AUDIO L input connector on your recorder When a Master Edit Control equipped JVC camcorder is used the camcorder is capable of controlling the recorder Refer to the camcorder s instruction manual for operating procedure SET RECORDER S INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key 0 and or TV PROG to select F 1 for the AUDIO VIDEO input connectors or S 1 for the AUDIO S VIDEO input connectors depending on the connectors being used SET EDIT MODE See Editing Mode Setting on page 32 START CAMCORDER Engage its Play mode START RECORD
83. pted be sure to turn off the recorder power once and press to turn the power back on in order to re start Auto Set Up Auto Set Up results appear on the display panel When both auto channel set and auto clock set have been completed successfully the correct current time will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item Ej on page 8 When auto channel set has been completed successfully but auto clock set has not PR 1 will be displayed after the OK button is pressed in item Rg on page 8 co When neither auto channel set nor auto clock set has been completed successfully will be displayed You can check if the Guide Program numbers have been set correctly when you perform Video Plus Timer Programming lt pg 14 if the correct preset position number is displayed in step 3 this confirms that the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you enter in step 2 has been set correctly A If both auto channel set and auto clock set have been performed successfully 1 Turn on the TV and select its VIDEO channel or AV mode then make sure that all necessary stations have been stored in the recorder s memory by using the TV PROG button s If station names ID lt pg 53 have also been stored in the recorder s memory the station name will be displayed at the top left corner of the screen for about 5 seconds each time the recorder is tuned to a different station If you want to set the tuner
84. r S VIDEO connection or vice versa Video Channel RF Output Channel is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a 21 pin SCART cable AV connection or via the provided RF cable the provided S Video cable and an audio cable S VIDEO connection you do not need the video channel so you have to set the video channel to off Go to With AV or S VIDEO Connection below If you have connected the video recorder to your TV via the provided RF cable only RF connection you have to set the correct video channel Go to With RF Connection on page 47 With AV or S VIDEO Connection STOP Before performing the following procedure make sure that m the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet E the video recorder is turned off and there is no cassette inserted in the recorder E batteries have been installed in the remote control ACCESS VIDEO CHANNEL SET MODE Press and hold down STOP on the recorder until the display panel shows the following 7 N SET VIDEO CHANNEL Press TV PROG until the display panel shows OUTE Now the video channel is set to off EXIT VIDEO CHANNEL SET 3 Press OK To view picture signals from the video recorder set your TV to its AV mode
85. r of recorded programmes will not be displayed on the front display panel for the Instant ReView function pg 23 For timer programming of the satellite receiver refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver Auto Satellite Prog recording is not possible if your satellite receiver does not have a timer The REC LINK button blinks while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress Pressing the recorder s button while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress turns off the recorder s power and disengages the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode If there is more than one satellite programme you wish to record with Auto Satellite Prog Recording it is not possible to set a different tape speed for each the tape speed selected in step 4 will apply to all the programmes for Auto Satellite Prog recording The B E S T system F pg 20 does not work while Auto Satellite Prog recording is in progress Just Clock F pg 55 does not work when the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode is engaged Depending on the type of satellite receiver the recorder may not record a short portion at the beginning of the programme or may record slightly longer than the actual length of the programme If you engage the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode when the satellite receiver s power is on the recorder will not start Auto Satellite Prog recording even though the REC LINK button blinks When the satellite receiver shuts off once and is turned back on
86. rder s front panel When connecting monaural equipment use only the recorder s AUDIO L connector SET INPUT MODE Press NUMBER key 0 and or TV PROG so that F 1 or S 1 appears in place of a channel number LOCATE START POINT Press PLAY to start playback of the tape in your recorder and press PAUSE when you find the point where you want to start dubbing ENGAGE AUDIO DUBBING Press A DUB Original sound It is possible to take the original sound recorded on the tape in your recorder and mix it with other sounds from a microphone CD player etc To perform this audio dubbing with audio mixing connect as in the diagram on the left Your recorder enters the Audio Dubbing Pause mode AUDIO OUT panel To perform audio dubbing with audio mixing press AUDIO on the remote control to select l ed L R at this point Audio dubbing with audio mixing is not possible if you re using a monaural audio component or if you don t have an audio mixer START DUBBING Engage the audio component s Play mode then press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder Audio dubbing begins at this point NOTES When monitoring the sound during Audio Dubbing the normal soundtrack is automatically selected If you wish to hear the mixed sound Hi Fi Normal soundtracks press AUDIO on the remote control to select Di ad L R NORM
87. rental tape or one recorded on another video recorder or when using this recorder as the player for editing set B E S T to your preference by performing steps 1 through 5 on page 20 BEST only appears at the beginning of automatic tracking Even though it doesn t appear after that the B E S T function is operative 22 Playback Picture Adjustment Manual Tracking Your video recorder is equipped with automatic tracking control For most tapes this will automatically adjust the tracking to suit the particular tape you are playing In some circumstances it may be necessary to make manual tracking adjustments This is usually only associated with old or worn tapes or recordings made on old or worn recorders If the automatic tracking control fails to operate correctly you will see noise bars across the picture as shown on the left below To correct this you can override the automatic control and adjust the tracking manually by pressing the TV PROG buttons OVERRIDE AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press ZIZ on the remote to engage manual tracking 1 ADJUST TRACKING MANUALLY Press TV PROG or to adjust tracking 2 J NOTE When a new tape is inserted the recorder returns to the automatic tracking mode automatically RETURN TO AUTOMATIC TRACKING Press ZIZA on the remote to re engage automatic tracking ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont Di
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89. ress AV to move the highlight bar pointer to R A EDIT then press OK The screen is superimposed on the video playback in step 8 LOCATE EDIT IN POINT Find the point on the source tape from where you want the edited scene to begin by pressing lt gt or using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial then press PROG The edit in point is 0 00 00 registered in memory and appears on the screen To use the JOG dial SHUTTLE ring first press the JOG SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that the button lights up LOCATE EDIT OUT POINT Find the point where you want the edited scene to end by pressing lt gt or using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial then press PROG PROG 0 02 23 CONDO Pw nd 0 02 23 The edit out point is 0 00 00 registered in memory and appears on the screen The total time of the edited scenes is displayed to the right of Repeat steps 8 and 9 for each additional scene PROG 0 02 23 0 02 51 CON GO CONS 0 02 51 0 00 28 PROG PREPARE RECORDING DECK Engage its Record Standby mode START R A EDIT Press OK Automatic editing begins all the specified scenes are copied to the recording deck in the order they were registered The on screen display remains while your recorder searches for each scene blinking cursor indicates scene currently being searched for but disappears
90. resume normal playback press PLAY ATTENTION The operations by the remote control s JOG dial SHUTTLE ring do not include TimeScan pg 24 In the high speed search still slow motion or frame by frame playback mode e the picture will be distorted e noise bars will appear e there will be a loss of colour with a tape recorded in LP mode Picture may not appear during high speed search with a tape recorded in LP mode When normal playback resumes from search still slow motion or frame by frame playback the picture may jitter vertically momentarily depending on the type of TV being used During still picture the sound from the previous 11 Slow Motion ACTIVATE SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK During playback or still picture turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward slow motion or to the left for reverse slow motion refer to the illustration to the left OR During still picture press and hold PAUSE for 2 seconds then release Press and release again to return to still picture OR During still picture press and hold lt or gt Release to return to still picture To resume normal playback press PLAY NOTE For Time Jog see page 25 Variable Speed Search ACTIVATE VARIABLE SPEED SEARCH During playback or still turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right for forward variable speed search or to the left for reverse variable speed search refer to the illustration to the abov
91. return to the normal screen ate ge NEXT PAGE Av gt MENU EXIT PREVIOUS PAGE AV2 SELECT TIME SCAN AUDIO ON av gt MENU EXIT 26 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont Selecting The And Bilingual Programmes Your recorder is equipped with a Digital stereo sound So U rn c l o U decoder NICAM making reception of stereo and bilingual broadcasts possible When the recorder is tuned to a different station the type f of broadcast being received will be displayed on the TV o rn screen for a few seconds z Type o Breage On screen Display my Being Received z Regular Monaural none WE r NICAM Stereo ST NICAM 7 NICAM Bilingual BIL NICAM NICAM Monaural NICAM To listen to a stereo programme press AUDIO until D and q appear on the front display panel or HI FI L IF a R appears on the screen To listen to a bilingual programme press AUDIO until either Bel or appears on the front display panel or HI FI L or HI FI a R appears on the screen as required To listen to the Standard regular monaural audio while receiving a NICAM broadcast press AUDIO until NORM appears on the front display panel or on the screen NOTES The NICAM audio programme will be recorded on the Hi Fi audio track and the Standard audio programme on the normal audio track f the quality of stereo sound being received is poor the broadcast
92. se appears during normal The automatic tracking mode is Try manual tracking i pg 22 playback engaged 4 The playback picture is blurred or The video heads may be dirty Consult your JVC dealer interrupted while TV broadcasts are clear 5 Breaks are noticeable in Hi Fi Automatic tracking is engaged soundtrack RECORDING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Recording cannot be started There is no cassette loaded or the Insert a cassette or using adhesive cassette loaded has had its Record tape reseal the slot where the tab Safety tab removed was removed 2 TV broadcasts cannot be recorded L 1 L 2 F 1 or S 1 has been Set to the desired preset selected as the input mode 3 Tape to tape editing is not possible The source another video recorder Confirm that the source is properly camcorder has not been properly connected connected Engage and adjust tracking manually lt gt pg 22 All necessary power switches have Confirm that all units power switches not been turned on are turned on The input mode is not correct Set the input mode to L 1 L 2 F 1 Hd or Sal aa eee BO 4 Camcorder recording is not possible Confirm that the camcorder is properly connected Set the input mode to L 1 L 2 F 1 id or S A The camcorder has not been properly connected The
93. ss STOP EJECT to remove the cassette 4 Usable cassettes Compact VHS camcorder recordings can be played on this video recorder Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full sized VHS cassette This video recorder can record on regular VHS and Super VHS cassettes While only VHS signals can be recorded on regular VHS cassettes both VHS and Super VHS signals can be recorded and played back using Super VHS cassettes NOTES Refer to the SHUTTLE ring illustration below as you read the following procedures To use the remote control s JOG dial or SHUTTLE ring press JOG SHUTTLE first so that the button lights Pressing the button again turns off the light Still Still Picture Frame By Frame Playback PAUSE DURING PLAYBACK Press PAUSE 1 3 seconds approx will be played back repeatedly provided there was at least 6 seconds of normal playback prior to engaging the still picture mode TIME SCAN AUDIO must be set to ON or the sound will not be heard F pg 25 ACTIVATE FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK Turn the JOG dial to the right for forward frame by frame playback or to the left for reverse frame by frame playback OR Press PAUSE Each time PAUSE is pressed the tape will advance one frame OR Press lt Jor gt Each time one of these buttons is pressed the tape will move one frame in the direction of the arrow To
94. steps 1 7 Set the satellite receiver to the appropriate channel before the selected programme begins Leave the satellite receiver s power on ATTENTION Regarding Guide Program Number Set GUIDE PROG SET appears after performing step 3 if the Guide Program number for the PlusCode number you entered has not been set Press the NUMBER keys or AV to input the preset position number on which your recorder receives that station then press OK or gt The Video Plus Program screen appears GUIDE PROG SET Ex To timer record a BBC2 programme with Video Plus GUIDE PROG TV PROG f SZ If your recorder receives a BBC2 on the preset position 2 press OK or PD after STS entering 2 PROG EXIT Timer Warning If you have programmed your recorder to timer record a programme or a series of programmes a warning appears on the screen to tell you that the recording is due to start in 5 minutes NOTES The warning only appears if you re not in the Timer mode at the time f this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing the warning screen will be recorded on the tape in the other video recorder WARNING TIMER RECORDING TO START SOON m X The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the start of timer recording To clear the display press X Now available from some TV stations PDC Programme Delivery Control is a service designed to
95. t exceeds 5 minutes the recording deck enters its Stop mode and editing will not take place During steps 8 and 9 if you engage the Pause mode while registering edit in and out points in the R A Edit screen the characters in the on screen display may become distorted This is normal To Make Corrections during step 8 or 9 you can cancel registered in and out points by pressing X on the remote control Each time you press the preceding point is erased f for example you have registered 5 sets of in and out points and want to reset the first set you have to press X until all points after the first set have been erased Reenter them after you ve repaired the first set of points Memory Capacity Random Assemble Editing shares memory space with the recorder s timer If there are programs occupied by timer recording data those spaces cannot be used to register edit in and out points meaning you won t be able to edit 8 scenes When all 8 programs are full PROGRAM FULL appears on the R A EDIT screen To cancel a program see page 18 PROGRAM FULL 0 00 00 0 00 00 MENU EXIT RM V704U Multi Brand R A Edit Controller Not provided By connecting this controller to your recorder s R A EDIT connector you can perform Random Assemble Editing in combination with a second non JVC video recorder The controller is compatible with various major recorder brands For compatible systems
96. t on the display panel The S VHS recording mode will be selected To record in VHS Insert a cassette marked VHS The VHS recording mode will be automatically selected regardless of the S VHS mode setting To record in VHS on an S VHS cassette Insert the cassette marked S VHS the S VHS indicator will light on the display panel Then perform the steps 1 4 below to set the S VHS to OFF the S VHS indicator will go out The VHS recording mode will be selected ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar MAIN MENU pointer to MODE SET by pressing AV then press ae OK or D MANUAL CH SET INITIAL SET REC LEVEL CTL R A EDIT Av gt MENU EXIT Move the highlight MODE SET pointer to S VHS by AUTO TIMER pressing AV then press 0 S D OK or P to select AUTO Sieg eae ee or OFF DIGITAL 3R 7 S VHS EDIT NEXT PAGE av gt MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN Press MENU NOTE When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S VHS the S VHS indicator lights on the display panel regardless of the S VHS mode setting 20 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont B E S T Picture System f la ba k The B E S T Biconditional Equalised Signal Tracking system checks the condition of the tape in use during recording and playback and compensates to provide the highest possible recording and playback pictures The de
97. the remote control to turn on the recorder s power before you start the Auto Set Up procedure described on page 8 AFTER YOU FINISH THIS STEP gt Go to Step 3 AUTO SET UP QUICK SET UP GUIDE cont AUTO SET UP SET THE TUNER CHANNELS CLOCK GUIDE PROGRAM NUMBERS AND VIDEO CHANNEL The Auto Set Up function sets the tuner channels clock Video Plus assigned Guide Program numbers and the video channel automatically the first time the O I button on the recorder or on the remote is pressed to turn on the recorder after the mains power cord has been plugged into a mains outlet Useful if you have connected the video recorder to your TV via RF connection t pg 6 Video Channel RF output channel is the channel on which your TV receives picture and sound signals from the video recorder through the RF cable 1 Press O I Auto appears on the display panel and blinks do NOT press any button on the Before performing the following procedure make sure that m the TV aerial cable is connected to the recorder m the mains power cord is plugged into the mains outlet E batteries have been installed in the remote control recorder or remote control until the display panel shows either the display as elf refer to next page f you have connected the video recorder to your TV via both the provided RF cable and a illustrated below in item H or
98. ts entirety Next time make and o0 won t stop sure you have enough time on the tape blinking to record the entire programme The recorder s preset positions have been set incorrectly Video Plus does not timer record properly Refer to Guide Program Number Set and re perform the procedure F pg 56 OTHER PROBLEMS SYMPTOM 1 Whistling or howling is heard from CORRECTIVE ACTION Position the camcorder so its POSSIBLE CAUSE The camcorder s microphone is too the TV during camcorder record close to the TV microphone is away from the TV ing The TV s volume is too high Turn the TV s volume down 2 When scanning channels some of Those channels have been desig If you need the skipped channels them are skipped over nated to be skipped restore them F pg 50 3 The preset cannot be changed Recording is in progress Press PAUSE to pause the recording change presets then press PLAY to resume recording 4 Channel settings that were made After the manual settings were Perform manual setting again manually seem to have changed or made Auto Channel Set was disappeared performed 5 No channels are stored in the The TV aerial cable was not Connect the TV aerial cable to the recorder s memory connected to the recorder when recorder properly and turn off the Auto Set Up was performed recorder power once then turn the recorder po
99. ts own JLIP ID number This ID number must be unique when your recorder is connected to another device via its J terminal The ID Number is preset to 1 at the factory You can change this number to any number between 1 and 99 If it is necessary to change the JLIP ID number perform the following steps ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Press MENU J terminal JVC e sa O OQ CC a ase ea 1 2 ACCESS INITIAL SET SCREEN Press AV to move the highlight bar pointer to INITIAL SET then press OK or PD q ACCESS JLIP ID NO SET SCREEN Press AV and move the INTIAL SET highlight bar pointer to LUKEE LIP ID NO SET then CUNE PAOGSET press OK or D Av gt MENU EXIT SET JLIP ID NUMBER Press NUMBER keys to JLIP ID NO SET enter the desired ID number 1 0 9 gt MENU EXIT RETURN TO NORMAL SCREEN 5 Press OK ATTENTION After you change your recorder s JLIP ID number control signal transmission may not work properly If this happens turn off the recorder s power off once then turn it back on and try again 42 ADVANCED OPERATIONS cont On Screen Display Other ndcatos appear on s6 een by seting DNS funcion ON of OFF Functions ACCESS MAIN MENU SCREEN Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel or AV mode Press MENU ACCESS MODE SET SCREEN Move the highlight bar pointer to MODE SET
100. tte into your recorder and play it back to determine the edit out point the end of the segment to be replaced using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial or pressing lt gt and PAUSE Another recorder JVC I sa On De To use the JOG dial SHUTTLE ring first press the JOG SHUTTLE button on the remote control so that the button lights up RESET THE COUNTER Press 0000 to change the counter display to 0 00 00 LOCATE START POINT Determine the edit in point the beginning of the segment to be replaced using the SHUTTLE ring or the JOG dial or pressing lt gt and PAUSE Be sure to engage the Still mode at the edit in point See 39 ENGAGE INSERT EDITING Press INSERT Your recorder enters the Insert Pause mode 3 p The TV screen changes from the still picture to the input source you are going to record START EDITING Load the source cassette and play back the segment that is to be inserted When you reach the start of the section of the source tape that you wish to insert press PLAY to start the tape in your recorder Insert Editing begins at this point END INSERT EDITING 8 At counter 0 00 00 Insert Editing will stop automati cally while the tape continues running in the Play mode If you wish to stop Insert Editing before the specified edit out point press 0000 FOR AV INSERT
101. tton to turn the but the recorder cannot be powered panel with Auto Timer set to OFF indicator off 3 The remote control won t function The batteries are discharged Replace the dead batteries with new ones Set the switch to the position corresponding with the unit you want to operate The VCR TV SAT switch is in the wrong position TAPE TRANSPORT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The tape does not run during is displayed on the display Press PLAY to turn the indicator recording panel off 2 The tape will not rewind or fast The tape is already fully rewound or Check the cassette forward fast forwarded PLAYBACK SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 The playback picture does not f you re using the RF OUT connec If you are using the RF OUT connec appear while the tape is running tion HOW sss the TV receiver s channel selector set the TV receiver to the VIDEO is not set to the VIDEO channel channel F pg 8 the recorder s VIDEO channel Perform Video Channel Set has not been correctly set lt gt pg 46 If you re using the AV or S VIDEO If you are using the AV or S VIDEO connection the TV receiver is not set connection set the TV to its AV mode to the AV mode 2 Noise appears during visual search This is normal during visual search other than TimeScan 3 Noi
102. uipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is de signed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheat ing will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instruc tions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry QUICK SET UP GUIDE 5 B Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this JVC Video Cassette Recorder Please use this QUICK SET UP GUIDE to help you to set up your vi
103. wer back on again The recorder will try Auto Set Up again gt pg 8 6 The remote control won t operate The remote control brand setting is Re set the remote control to the the TV or satellite receiver incorrect correct brand CF pg 30 31 60 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION cont Index FRONT VIEW Attach the provided connector cover when you do not use the front panel connectors Open the lid to access covered buttons connectors STANDBY ON 4I Button turns recorder on off loading a cassette also turns power on REC LINK Button enables disables the Auto Satellite Prog Rec mode pg 29 STOP EJECT Button stops tape ejects tape during Stop mode t pg 10 O TV PROG Buttons select a preset position r pg 12 Cassette Loading Slot is where cassette is inserted door closes cassette loaded indicator lights up on front display panel O PLAY Button plays back tape pg 10 cancels Pause Still Slow Search modes lt pg 11 DIGITAL TBC NR Button enables disables Digital TBC NR F pg 22 S VIDEO Input Connector enables S VIDEO connection to camcorder or second recorder rr pg 33 VIDEO Input Connector enables easy connection of video output from another recorder or camcorder for editing lt pg 33 AUDIO Input Connector L enables easy connection of audio output mono from an other recorder camcorder or other source for editing lt pg 33 AUDIO
104. when from the Stop mode you press FF REW or perform an Index Search The position of W in relation to 0 beginning or end shows you where you are on 3 45 the tape REMAIN 2 35 0 S D F pg 42 must be set to ON or the o indicator will not appear Beginning NOTE Depending on the type of tape used there may be times when the indication is not correct 0 BASIC OPERATIONS The easiest most basic operation possible with your video recorder is tape playback Already recorded signals on a video tape are read by your video recorder and displayed on your TV just like a TV programme LOAD A CASSETTE Make sure the window side is up the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is point toward the recorder Don t apply too much pressure when inserting 1 The recorder power comes on automatically and the counter is reset to 0 00 00 If the record safety tab has been removed playback begins automatically FIND PROGRAMME START POINT If the tape is advanced past the start point press REW To go forward press FF START PLAYBACK Press PLAY BEST appears blinking in the recorder s display panel during automatic tracking i pg 20 Playback picture quality of LP recordings will not be as high as SP recordings STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP on the remote or STOP EJECT on the recorder s front panel Then pre

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